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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture St Cadoc was a real horror. One story which might qualify him as patron saint of librarians: Cadoc lived at the monastery he founded at Llancarfan, which is near Barry in south Wales. One day he took a group of disciples to the tidal island at Barry (now better known as Barry Island) for a day of prayer and meditation. As the tide came in they set out to return home. One young disciple, Barrwg, left their prayer book behind. Cadoc sent him back to collect the book. Barrwg waded through the rising water and reclaimed the book but was swept away and drowned on his way back. BUT THE BOOK WAS SAVED BY CADOC'S PRAYERS. There is also a story about Cadoc laying a curse on anyone who touched his relics.. One poor peasant who didn't know about the curse touched Cadoc's sarcophagus and his eyes split and trickled down his face. Nice chap. True spiritual leader. We need more like him. Maddy ps best reference for these is A. W. Wade-Evans's translation of the vita in Vitae Sanctorum Britanniae (Cardiff: University of Wales Press, 1944). Dr Madeleine Gray Head of History School of Education/Ysgol Addysg University of Wales, Newport/Prifysgol Cymru, Casnewydd Caerleon Campus/Campws Caerllion, PO /Blwch Post 179 Newport/Casnewydd NP18 3YG Tel: +44 (0)1633.432675 'You may not be able to change the world but at least you can embarrass the guilty' (Jessica Mitford) ________________________________ From: medieval-religion - Scholarly discussions of medieval religious culture on behalf of Ann Ball Sent: Thu 3/1/2007 1:49 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [M-R] Odd Saints medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture I am working on a project where I am going to be nominating some real saints for some fictional/strange/humorous patronages. I would like the names of a few "odd" saints so I can look them up. I have Christina the Amazing, of course, and the little boy who was born, preached a sermon and died (and I'm certain I can remember his name eventually). I have the names of some interesting desert fathers and holy fools as well. I'm hoping a couple of you on this list will send me the names of a few more "odd" saints -- ones whose legends are startling or unusual. Thanks, in advance, for any help. Cheers, Ann ________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/1615326657x4311227241x4298082137/aol?redir=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaol%2Ecom> . ********************************************************************** 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 ********************************************************************** 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