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E04485: Gregory the Great, in his Dialogues (3.23-25), mentions a monastery dedicated to *Peter the Apostle (S00036) on the mountain above Praeneste, near Rome. He describes miracles which took place here, one of which effected by *Acontius (6th c. sacristan near Praeneste, S01761). Written in Latin in Rome, c. 593.
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posted on 2017-12-19, 00:00 authored by robert, francesGregory the Great, Dialogues 3.23-25
Praenestinae urbi mons praeeminet, in quo beati petri apostoli monasterium situm est uirorum dei.
'The monastery of St Peter, the home of men of God, is situated on a mountain overlooking Praeneste.' (ch. 23)
Gregory continues to describe a vision of Peter which appeared to Theodore, a sacristan of the church, when he was trimming the lamps of the church. After this vision, he was confined to bed for several days. According to Gregory, this was because the flesh can be overwhelmed by things of the spirit. (ch. 24)
There was also a sacristan of the same church called Acontius. A paralysed girl of the parish prayed to Peter and was told by Peter to seek aid from Acontius in a vision. When she found Acontius, she was able to stand. (ch. 25)
Text: de Vogüé 1978. Summary and translation: Frances Trzeciak.
Praenestinae urbi mons praeeminet, in quo beati petri apostoli monasterium situm est uirorum dei.
'The monastery of St Peter, the home of men of God, is situated on a mountain overlooking Praeneste.' (ch. 23)
Gregory continues to describe a vision of Peter which appeared to Theodore, a sacristan of the church, when he was trimming the lamps of the church. After this vision, he was confined to bed for several days. According to Gregory, this was because the flesh can be overwhelmed by things of the spirit. (ch. 24)
There was also a sacristan of the same church called Acontius. A paralysed girl of the parish prayed to Peter and was told by Peter to seek aid from Acontius in a vision. When she found Acontius, she was able to stand. (ch. 25)
Text: de Vogüé 1978. Summary and translation: Frances Trzeciak.
History
Evidence ID
E04485Saint Name
Peter the Apostle : S00036 Acontius, sixth-century sacristan of Mount Preneste : S01761Saint Name in Source
Petrus Apostolus AcontiusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Hagiographical - Other saint-related textsLanguage
- Latin
Evidence not before
590Evidence not after
604Activity not before
450Activity not after
590Place of Evidence - Region
Rome and regionPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
RomePlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Rome Rome Rome Roma Ῥώμη RhōmēMajor author/Major anonymous work
Gregory the Great (pope)Cult activities - Places
Cult building - monasticCult activities - Places Named after Saint
- Monastery