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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Today (17. April) is the feast day of: Wando (d. 756) Wando was born probably in Germany late in the seventh century. He entered the monastery of Fontanelle in the diocese of Rouen, becoming abbot in 716. However, he was banished just a few months after entering his office, and was only able to return over 20 years later. After his return, Wando brought Fontenelle to a high bloom. Robert of Chaise-Dieu (d. 1067) Robert of Turlande was from the Auvergne (France) After living for several years as a monk of Cluny, Robert became a hermit near Brioude. A community of hermits grew around his retreat, developing into time into the abbey of Chaise-Dieu, with Robert as first abbot. Chaise-Dieu developed into a major congregation with over 300 abbeys and priories in France, Italy, and Spain. Robert was canonized within three years of his death. Gervin of Oudenburg (d. 1107) Gervin lived as a hermit at various places, including Oudenburg in western Flanders. The monks of the Benedictine monastery there elected Gervin their abbot in 1095. After 10 years he abdicated and returned to his hermitage. Bartholomew of Simeri (d. 1130) Bartholomew organized the Greek monasticism in Calabria and Sicily, himself living a life of great asceticism. Jacobo Cinthier of Cerqueto (d. 1367) (blessed) Jacobo was born in Umbria in c. 1294, and entered the Augustinian order in c. 1312. He became one of the most important preachers of the order, highly honored for his love of prayer and great humility. He was beatified in 1895. 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