> and does anyone know of other examples of
> >cross-dressing saints?
>
Andronicus was a silversmith in Antioch. After the death of their
children, he and his wife Athanasia separated to become hermits. Some
time later, Andronicus met a beardless monk called Athanasius; the two
became fast friends and lived side by side for years, fasting and
praying together, until Athanasius died, leaving a note which revealed
the secret kept for years....
Also in Antioch (Is there a pattern here?) lived an exotic dancer by the
name of Pelagia, who was converted and went to Jerusalem where she lived
until her death as the monk Pelagius.
I am sure Joan of Arc has been mentioned in this connection; but it
seems to me there is another, much earlier, saint lurking at the edge of
consciousness who also dressed in drag to protect herself against men's
lusts. I will see if I can lure her into revealing herself.
Off the top of my head I don't have sources for these, but I will see
what I can find and get back to you on this, if these are indeed the
types of examples you are looking for.
Andrea Hughett Luxenburg
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