medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (8. January) is the feast day of:
Apollinaris the Apologist (d. c. 180) Unfortunately none of his writings
are extant, but Claudius Apollinaris, bishop of Hierapolis (Phrygia) was a
significant early writer. He wrote an apology for Christianity, which he
dedicated to Marcus Aurelius, among other works. He was also a noted
opponent of Montanism.
Severinus of Noricum (d. 482) Severinus was apparently an eastern monk.
He settled on the Danube (modern Austria), where he founded several
monasteries (most notably at Passau) and organized help for the local
people who were being invaded by Huns and just about everyone else. After
his death, the invaders won, and S's community fled with S's relics, which
eventually made it to a monastery named after him in Naples.
Albert of Cashel (7th cent.) This seems like an odd case. There is an
extant vita that claims that Albert was an Anglo-Saxon missionary in
Ireland and Bavaria, who visited Jerusalem before finding his final resting
place in Regensburg. He is the patron of Cashel (Ireland).
Nathalan (d. c. 678) Legend tells that Nathalan was a rich man who became
a hermit near Aberdeen (Scotland). He became a missionary bishop, with his
base at Old Meldrum. His cult was formally confirmed in 1898.
Erhard (d. c. 686) Erhard was a missionary bishop who worked in the area
around Regensburg (Bavaria). His antecedents are unknown. He founded
seven monasteries in his territory.
Gudula (Goule) (d. 712) Gudula, the patron saint of Brussels, was a
daughter of St. Amelberga. She was educated by Gertrude of Nivelles, after
which she lived "a life of prayerful seclusion" near her parents' home.
Pega (d. c. 719) Pega was a sister of St. Guthlac. She became a hermit in
the Fens (England) at a place that has charmingly corrupted her name to
"Peakirk." She died at Rome while on pilgrimage.
Garibald of Regensburg (d. 762) A good day for Regensburg, isn't it?
Garibald was a monk of Regensburg, consecrated as the city's first bishop
by Boniface in c. 740.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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