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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Today (24. December) is the feast day of: Adam and Eve Delphinus of Bordeaux (d. 404) Delphinus was the bishop of Bordeaux in Aquitaine. He was a friend of Ambrose and instrumental in converting Paulinus of Nola (who regarded D. as comparable in significance to Martin in Gaul). D. was especially active in combatting the Priscillian heresy. Mochua (d. c. 657) One of more than fifty Irish saints named Mochua (or I suppose that's a nickname? My Something-or-other?). Mochua was a native of the Achonry district of Connacht, a successful soldier who then became a monk. He was the founder of Timahoe (Co. Laois) and other houses. Some monasteries in Scotland also claimed him as founder. Adela of Pfalzel (d. c. 730) A daughter of the Frankish king Dagobert II, Adela became a nun after her husband died. She founded the convent of Pfalzel near Trier and served as first abbess. She was a supporter of Boniface. Irma of Oehren (d. 708) Perhaps another daughter of Dagobert II. Irma married a count, who died on their wedding day. As consolation, her father built her the convent of Oehren, near Trier. Irma was an active supporter of missionary work, both Celtic and Anglo-Saxon. 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