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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Today (24. January) is the feast day of: Babylas (d. 251) Babylas was bishop of Antioch 237-c. 251. He was noted for his asceticism, including (according to tradition) the wish to be buried with the penitential chain he wore. According to tradition, Babylas died in the Decian persecution, possibly by decapitation but possibly in prison. Felicianus of Foligno (d. 250/251) The stuff of many legends, Felicianus, it seems clear, was from Foligno in Umbria, and in c. 200 was elected bishop of his home town. During his 50 years in office, he evangelized all of Umbria. He was arrested in Decius' persecution and martyred in Rome. Artemius of Clermont (d. after 400) Artemius lived in Trier, but at the end of the fourth century was sent to Spain, apparently on a political mission. He fell ill on his journey and had to stop at Clermont, where he stayed and became a priest. In c. 400 he became bishop of Clermont. The cult that developed soon after his death apparently from an early age especially valued Artemius as a protector against the danger of fire. Vera (5th cent. or 2nd cent.) There are two accounts of a saint named Vera. One was a woman of Clermont in the fifth century, who was a great doer of good deeds. The other Vera appears in legend as a twelve-year-old girl who, with her mother and two sisters, were martyred in the reign of Hadrian, because they refused to sacriice to the gods of the state. The second legend is especially popular in Russia, where Vera's cult is still alive and well today. Cadoc (6th cent.) Not to be mistaken with Cadoc of Wales, whose feast is celebrated on 25. September. This Cadoc (Cathwy) was from Scotland. He abandoned his inheritance and made pilgrimages to Jerusalem and Rome. Later he founded numerous churches and monasteries in Wales, including Llancarfan. It's really not clear where he ends and Cadoc of Wales begins. Arno of Salzburg (d. 821) Arno was one of the leading churchmen of his time. He was born in Bavaria in c. 746, and became a monk and then abbot of St-Amand-les-Eaux (Belgium). In 785 Arno was named bishop of Salzburg, and was raised to archiepiscopal status in 798. Arno was especially notable as a mediator and advisor in the service of Charlemagne. Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice [log in to unmask] ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html