medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (9. November) is the feast day of:
Benen (d. 467) Benen was born in Meath (Ireland); legend tells that
he became a follower of St. Patrick. He is credited with the first
missionary work in Clare and Kerry, moving on from there to Connacht.
William of Malmesbury tells that B. eventually abdicated and went to
Glastonbury, becoming a hermit at Feringmere. This may well be
backfill to explain the translatio of relics claimed to be B's to
Glastonbury in 1091.
Vitonus (d. c. 525) Vitonus (Vanne) is largely a figure of legend.
He was bishop of Verdun for over 25 years and is credited with
converting his largely non-Chrisitan diocese.
Joan of Signa (blessed) (d. 1307) Giovanna da Signa was a peasant,
set to herd sheep at a young age. She started preaching to her
fellow shepherds, winning them over with her words and miracles. At
the age of 23 she became a hermit on the bank of the Arno, and became
a popular spiritual advisor to many from the region, with a sideline
in healing a lot of people of illnesses. A cult developed
immediately after her death, and was confirmed in 1798.
Louis Morbioli (blessed) (d. 1485) Luigi Morbioli, like so many male
Italian saints, had a rather frivolous youth, not even settling down
after his marriage. But then came a life-threatening illness and he
got religion. L's wife agreed to separation and L. started going
from place to place begging and preaching repentance. He spent the
last years of his life living under the stairs of a large house in
Bologna. L's cult was confirmed in 1843.
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