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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Today (15. April) is the feast day of: Paternus of Wales (5th or 6th cent.) Paternus was probably a native of SE Wales. He founded the monastery of Llanbadarn Fawr near Aberystwyth, serving as abbot and probably also bishop. Legend tells that he was an avid missionary. Paternus of Avranches (d.564) This Paternus was from Poitiers. He became a monk but soon settled as a hermit near Coutances. He founded a number of monasteries, including Saint-Pair, and became bishop of Avranches at the age of 70. Ruadhan (d. c. 584) Ruadhan was a disciple of St. Finnian of Clonard. He founded the monastery of Lorrha (Co. Tipperary). A great legend tells how he cursed Tara, causing it to be abandoned. -- Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice Associate Professor, History University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5047 (601) 266-5844 ********************************************************************** 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