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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Today (21. March) is the feast day of: the martyrs of Alexandria (d. 342) A large number of catholics were killed during Good Friday services when Arians (and pagans) attacked their churches. Enda (d. c. 530) Enda was perhaps Ireland's first monastic founder. He established a number of monasteries; the most famous was Killeaney on Inishmore. Nicholas of Flue (d. 1487) Nicholas (better known in his lifetime as "Bruder Klaus") is a Swiss saint. He was born to wealthy farmers, married and fathered 10 children, and lived the life of a pious layperson. But when he was about 50, N. decided to withdraw from the world, living only on the eucharist and winning a great reputation as a spiritual and practical counsellor. He was canonized in 1947. ********************************************************************** 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