Joseph is a popular - though fallible - figure in
English cycle drama. See also Gail McMurray Gibson,
Theater of Devotion, on c.15 interest in the Holy Kinship
generally.
On Sun, 19 Mar 2000 22:39:33 -0500 alia <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> Since it is the feast day of St. Joseph, I thought I'd pose a question to
> the list with regards to the saint. Devotion to St. Joseph was downplayed
> in medieval western Europe, probably due to the fact that many heresies
> arose regarding the nature of Christ, and St. Joseph's relationship to
> Christ as father, yet not, complicated the issue in explaining Christ's
> nature. I understand that the eastern church held him in high esteem, but
> are there any known cults to St. Joseph in western Europe, and if so,
> where? Your answers would be much appreciated.
>
> Jennifer Casten
>
>
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