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E00506: The Piacenza Pilgrim, in his account of his visit to Gaza (Palestine), mentions the tomb close by of *Hilarion (anchorite in Palestine and Cyprus, ob. 371, S00099). Account of an anonymous pilgrim, written in Latin, probably in Placentia (northern Italy), c. 570.
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posted on 2015-05-15, 00:00 authored by robertPilgrim of Piacenza, Itinerarium 33
First recension
Gaza autem ciuitas splendida deliciosa, homines honestissimi omni liberalitate decori, amatores peregrinorum. Ad secundum miliarium Gazae requiescit sanctus pater Hilario.
'Gaza is a lovely and renowned city, with most noble people distinguished by every kind of liberal accomplishments. They are welcoming to strangers. Two miles from Gaza is the resting-place of the saint father Hilarion.
The second recension follows the text of the first without important modifications.
Text: Geyer 1898, 180 and 211. Translation: Wilkinson 2002, 144, lightly modified.
First recension
Gaza autem ciuitas splendida deliciosa, homines honestissimi omni liberalitate decori, amatores peregrinorum. Ad secundum miliarium Gazae requiescit sanctus pater Hilario.
'Gaza is a lovely and renowned city, with most noble people distinguished by every kind of liberal accomplishments. They are welcoming to strangers. Two miles from Gaza is the resting-place of the saint father Hilarion.
The second recension follows the text of the first without important modifications.
Text: Geyer 1898, 180 and 211. Translation: Wilkinson 2002, 144, lightly modified.
History
Evidence ID
E00506Saint Name
Hilarion, anachorite in Palestine and Cyprus (ob. 371) : S00099Saint Name in Source
HilarionRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Pilgrim accounts and itinerariesLanguage
- Latin