Archbishop's Pallium "heals" Cistercian Nun of Unwanted Pregnancy
In a recent article, Marsha Dutton presents Aelred of Rievaulx’s Certain Wonderful Miracle in a new light. The 12th-century narrative is bizarre: A nun becomes pregnant and is “healed” by the Cistercian abbot Henry Murdac, who had also been a controversial archbishop of York. According to Aelred’s account, Henry wrapped his pallium (a baroque example of which, see left) around the pregnant nun’s eyes and before she knew it, he had carried the child away. Dutton is an Aelred researcher, and her new article in American Benedictine Review shows just how fascinating the layers of a medieval legend can be. Murdac was not known for his sanctity and also not considered to be a healer. Also, the story says he forced the nun to enter her monastery against her will, which was perhaps the beginning of all her troubles.
Nor does a pallium usually have healing powers, but Dutton shows how Murdac’s pallium was something special since his competitor for the See of York (William Fitzherbert) was refused a pallium, while Murdac was granted one personally from the Cistercian pope Eugene III. The article also goes into other medieval narratives of cleansing and healing, as well as images of sin and blindness in Cistercian preaching and, of course, in biblical texts.
Marsha Dutton, “What God has Cleansed”: Sacramental Blinding and New Sight in Aelred’s A Certain Wonderful Miracle. American Benedictine Review 72.4 (2021) 398–423.
Source: http://cistercium.blogspot.com/2022/04/archbishops-pallium-heals-cistercian.html
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
LION'S MANE PRODUCT
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.
| Visits: | 1,707,980,582 |
| Stories: | 8,449,162 |
Whistler Blowers, Insiders
