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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Today (27. June) is the feast day of: Apollinare of Ravenna (1st century) The first bishop of Ravenna. According to legend, he came from the East as a companion of St. Peter, and was invited by Peter to convert the non-Christians of the Emilia and Romagna. Cyril of Alexandria (d. 444) Cyril, a native Alexandrian, became patriarch of Alexandria in 412, succeeding his uncle Theophilus. He was a major religious author, who also took part in the Council of Ephesus (431), at which he argued against Arianism and Nestorianism. Ariald (d. 1066) A deacon of Milan, Ariald was one of the founders of the Pataria---sponsoring at times violent clerical reform. He was murderedon 27. June near Lago Maggiore. His cult was approved in 1904. Ladislaus I of Hungary (d. 1095) Ladislaus won the Hungarian throne in the disorders that followed King Stephen's death. He protected and strengthened Christianity, and founded several new bishoprics. According to legend, while on a campaign Ladislaus and his troops ran out of water---Ladislaus prayed, and a spring appeared under his horse's hoof. After his death, Ladislaus' grave at Neutra became a pilgrimage site, and he was canonized in 1192. He is said to have appeared in the sky riding a horse to drive the Mongols from Hungary. Benvenuto of Gubbio (d. 1232) Benvenuto was a knight, who joined the Franciscan order in 1222 and entrusted with the care of lepers by Francis. Noted for his humility and patience, Benvenuto died in 1232. He was beatified in 1697. Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice [log in to unmask] ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html