medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Today (18. March) is the feast day of:
Cyril of Jerusalem (d. 386) Cyril got a good education and as a
priest produced a series of (still extant) sermons explaining
Christian doctrine (the *Catechetical Instructions*). In 350 or 351
he became bishop of Jerusalem. His episcopate was shaped by conflict
with Arians---who managed to get Cyril driven out of Jerusalem after
charging him with selling church property to help the poor during a
famine. He returned, but was exiled again after being accused of
selling an expensive vestment (an imperial gift, no less), which
finally ended up being used by a comedian on stage. Julian the
Apostate allowed C's return (as he seems to have done consistently,
apparently for the pleasure of watching Arians and Orthodox argue
with each other)---but was expelled again in 367. In all, he spent
16 of his 35 years as bishop in exile. C. was made a doctor of the
church in 1882.
Braulio of Zaragoza (d. 651) Braulio was of wealthy Romano-Hispanic
lineage. He was brought up by his brother, the bishop of Zaragoza,
and succeeded him in 631. B. fought Arians, was famous for his
eloquence, was an important writer, and lived humbly. He is the
patron of Aragon.
Edward the Martyr (d. 979) Edward was the son of King Edgar of
England and his first wife, Aethelfleda. When Edgar died, there was
a power struggle between supporters of his two sons, Edward and the
young Aethelred (the future "Unready"). Edward was soon
assassinated, and, apparently because he had the support of St.
Dunstan and the reforming party, he was acclaimed as a martyr.
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