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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Today (2. February) is the feast day of: The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (or the Purification of the BVM, or Candlemas, or Groundhog's Day, depending on religious preference) Laurentius of Canterbury (d. 619) Laurentius was one of the original group of monks sent by Gregory the Great to convert the English. After Augustine's death, Laurentius succeeded him as archbishop of Canterbury. After the death of King Aethelberht of Kent in 616, there was an anti-Christian reaction, and Laurentius decided to flee to Francia---but St. Peter appeared to him in a dream and ordered him to remain. Burkhard of Wurzburg (d. 753) Burkhard was an English monk who joined Boniface in his missionary activities. In 741 or 742 Burkhard became the first bishop of Wurzburg. Markward of Hildesheim (d. 880) The Benedictine Markward became bishop of Hildesheim in 874. In a battle with Vikings near Hamburg he was killed, along with a large number of other churchmen. They were regarded as martyrs, known as the "Bestorfer martyrs" because their relics ended up in Ebstorf near Luneburg. 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