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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Today (25. June) is the feast day of: Prosper of Aquitaine (d. c. 465) Prosper was a Christian layman, a theologian and historian. He was involved in debate against the Pelagians and ended up as secretary to Pope Leo I. Prosper of Reggio (d. 466?) This prosper was a bishop of Reggio nell' Emilia (in N. Italy, between Parma & Modena). Tradition tells that he gave all his goods to the poor, and was a beloved bishop for 22 years. Maximus of Turin (d. 467) Maximus is the first known bishop of Turin, a noted biblical exegete and preacher. A collection of his sermons and writings is still extant (although there's debate over whether all the work attributed to him is authentic). Moluag (d. 592) Legend tells that Moluag (Mollach, Lughaid) was a Scot who went to Ireland for training and then returned to his homeland as a missionary. He worked in the islands as far north as the Hebrides, then in Ross and Mar. Malcolm II (much later) attributed his victory over the Danes near Murlach to M's intercession. In celebration, he founded a monastery, a cathedral church, and an episcopal see dedicated to M. (the bishopric was later transferred to Aberdeen). Adalbert of Egmond (d. 704 or after 714) Adalbert was a Northumbrian missionary who worked under Willibrord in Frisia. He converted most of the population at Egmond (near modern Alkmaar). Eurosia (8th cent.?) Eurosia is a well-known saint of Spain, about whom little is known with certainty. Popular legend tells that E. was a young noblewoman of Bayonne. She refused to marry a Muslim emir, fled to the mountains, and was killed by the irate suitor's followers. Gohard and companions (d. 843) Gohard was bishop of Nantes. Vikings attacked, and found G. and a group of monks celebrating mass in a church. G. was killed at the altar; everyone else in the sanctuary was also killed. The church was then looted and set on fire, and the whole city was laid waste. William of Vercelli (d. 1142) When William was fourteen he set off for Compostela as a penitential pilgrim, with two iron bands forged around his body. By his early twenties he was living as a hermit---until he cured a blind man and was inundated with visitors. Eventually W. settled on Monte Vergiliano (near Naples), where he formed a community; since their church was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the mountain's name was changed to Montevergine. W. went on to found a number of other monasteries. Henry Zdik (blessed) (d. 1150 or 1151) Honored as a saint in the Czech Republic, although his cult has never won formal approval from Rome. Henry was born in Moravia and became bishop of Olomouc in 1126.. He worked to convert the Prussians, brought the Premonstratensian order to Bohemia, and tried very hard to introduce Roman-style church reforms. -- Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice Associate Professor & Chair History Department University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Dr. #5047 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 (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