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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Dear list members I have always understood that the practise of "measuring" someone to a saint while praying for that someone to be cured was a specifically English custom (as described by Finucane in Miracles and Pilgrims). I'm now curious as to whether anyone has ever encountered it in a continental context ? Sue -- Susan J. Ridyard Chair, Department of History Director, Sewanee Medieval Colloquium The University of the South 735 University Ave Sewanee TN 37383 USA ********************************************************************** 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