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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Today (30. March) is also the feast day of: Zosimus of Syracuse (d. ca. 662). Like the recently celebrated Conus of Naso (28 March; keeps showing up in Phyllis' sources as Conon of Nesi), Z. is another Greek saint of Sicily whose Greek Life is preserved only in Latin translation in the _Vitae sanctorum siculorum_ of Ottavio Gaetani S.J. (d. 1620). He is said to have entered Syracuse's monastery of St. Lucia at the age of seven and to have ultimately become its abbot. After a lengthy abbacy he was elected bishop of Syracuse in 648 and served in that post for thirteen years. His Life credits him with acts of charity to the poor, with a special devotion to the BVM, and with an aversion to Jews. He is also credited with restoring Syracuse's ancient church of Athena/Minerva and with making this structure the city's new cathedral. For some photographs of ancient Doric architectural remains incorporated into the fabric of this cathedral, see: http://www.galleriaroma.it/Siracusa/Monumenti/Tempio%20di%20Athena/Tempio%20 di%20Athena.htm Best, John Dillon ********************************************************************** 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