medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (1. December) is the feast day of:
Tudwal (6th cent.) Tudwal appears in Welsh place-names, but other
evidence of his cult exists only in Brittany. Legend tells that T,
his mom, his sister, and some monks settled at Lan Pabu in Leon. He
appears in art as a bishop holding a dragon by his stole.
Agericus (d. 588) Agericus (Airy) was from the Verdun area. He
became bishop there at the age of 33 (it's nice to have a king as
your godfather). He was a royal counsellor, also noted for his care
of the poor.
Eligius (d. 660) Eligius was a noted goldsmith, active at the
Frankish court, where he enjoyed the friendship of several kings. E.
won a reputation for honesty and wanted to become a monk; when the
king wouldn't let him, E. at least founded several monasteries. E.
eventually became bishop of Noyon and Tournai. He was a good bishop,
an active missionary in Flanders, an excellent preacher, etc. He
also specialized in ransoming slaves.
John of Vercelli (blessed) (d. 1283) John was a Dominican, who
became sixth master general of the order in 1264. He held that
office for the rest of his life, especially working to spread
devotion to the name of Jesus. J.'s cult was confirmed in 1903.
Richard Whiting, Hugh Faringdon, and John Beche (blessed) (d. 1539)
These English abbots (of Glastonbury, Reading, and Colchester) all
resisted the dissolution of their monasteries. They were all
executed.
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