medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (28. October) is the feast day of:
Simon Zelotes (d. perhaps 71, or 47) Simon was one of the twelve apostles.
The evangelists call him either the Canannite or the Zealot (the latter
suggests that Simon was a member of another Jewish sect before joining
Jesus). Various traditions suggest that after Pentecost Simon preached in
Egypt, then joined with Judas Thaddaeus for missionary work in Persia,
where both were martyred. In art, Simon is depicted with either a cross or
a saw, following two traditions about how he was killed.
Judas Thaddaeus (1st century) Judas is also among the less-known apostles,
and seems to have suffered by being confused with J. Iscariot. It is only
since the early nineteenth century that Jude has won fame as the patron
saint of lost causes. He is supposed to have been killed in Persia along
with Simon (see above). Jude is usually shown in art carrying a club---the
instrument of his martyrdom.
Ferrutius of Mainz (d. c. 300) Ferrutius was a Roman soldier in Mainz,
martyred during Diocletian's persecution of Christians.
Faro (Burgundofaro) (d. c. 670) Faro was the brother of the Burgundian
abbess Fara. Both were strongly influenced by St. Columbanus. Faro became
bishop of Meaux in c. 630, holding office until his death.
Remigius of Lyons (d. 875) Remigius was a member of the Carolingian royal
family. He was first archchaplain and confidant of Emperor Lothar I and
King Charles of Provence, and then in 852 was named archbishop of Lyons.
Remigius is perhaps most notable for supporting the "heretic" Gottschalk in
the ninth-century theological controversy over predestination
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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