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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Today (6. June) is the feast day of: Philip the Deacon (1st cent.) This saint appears in the Acts of the Apostles as one of the first deacons appointed. He became a missionary in Samaria, and is credited with starting Christianity in Ethiopia when he converted an important Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8). A late tradition tells that P. ended up as bishop of Tralles in Lydia. Jarlath (d. c. 550) Jarlath is principal patron of the archiocese of Tuam (Galway). Legend tells that he was founder of a monastery at Cluain Fois (near modern Tuam), where he ruled as abbot-bishop. Gudval of Brittany (6th cent.?) One of the earliest missionaries in Brittany, Gudval founded the monastery of Plecit on the isle of Locoal, as well as several other communities. Norbert of Xantent (d. 1134) The founder of the Premonstratensian was the son of a count who was given a canonry at Xanten, as well as other preferments. But he had a Paul-like experience when caught in a thunderstorm and thrown by his horse, after which he converted to a seriously religious life. He sold his estates and gave the proceeds to the poor, wandered around repenting and preaching, and finally founded a religious community at Premontre. He ended up as archbishop of Magdeburg, and was canonized in 1582. -- Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice Associate Professor & Chair History Department University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Dr. #5047 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 (601) 266-5844 ********************************************************************** 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