> I am interested in references and specific citations in canon law, councils,
> ecclesiastical writings, and saints' lives that prohibit or
> discourage the use of extreme ascetic practices.
In the eleventh century, Romuald of Ravenna was praised as "the
father of rational hermits who live under a rule" because of his
efforts to contain his followers' extreme asceticism (e.g., Peter
Lorcas, so-called because he wore chain mail over his bare skin
[ouch!]). Contact me if y'all want references to his vita.
J. M. B. PORTER
Department of History : University of Nottingham
University Park : Nottingham : NG7 2RD : England
t: + 115 951 3639 f: + 115 951 5948
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