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E04506: Gregory the Great, in his Dialogues (3.37), describes some miracles of *Sanctulus (6th c. Italian priest, S01767). One of these stories refers to the destruction and restoration of a church of *Laurence (deacon and martyr of Rome, S00037), somewhere in central or northern Italy, and another to a miraculous intervention by *John the Baptist (S00020). Written in Latin in Rome, c. 593.
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posted on 2017-12-20, 00:00 authored by francesGregory the Great, Dialogues 3.37
Summary:
Sanctulus ordered a group of Lombards working at an oil press to fill his own container. They were not able to extract any oil from the press until Sanctulus poured water into it. Then an abundance of oil flowed forth.
After the Lombards destroyed the church of Laurence a number of craftsmen and builders were hired to restore it. Sanctulus miraculously found a loaf of bread in an oven, which had not been placed there by any local women. After the workers were fed, the scraps amounted to more than the original loaf.
On another occasion, Sanctulus offered himself to the Lombards in the place of a prisoner. He was to be beheaded, but Sanctulus called on the aid of *John (presumably the Baptist, S00020) and the executioner was unable to lower his arm and sword to do the deed. The Lombards, who were gathered around, recognised his sanctity. Sanctulus healed the executioner’s arm, which could still not be lowered, only after he had promised not to kill any more Christians.
Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
Summary:
Sanctulus ordered a group of Lombards working at an oil press to fill his own container. They were not able to extract any oil from the press until Sanctulus poured water into it. Then an abundance of oil flowed forth.
After the Lombards destroyed the church of Laurence a number of craftsmen and builders were hired to restore it. Sanctulus miraculously found a loaf of bread in an oven, which had not been placed there by any local women. After the workers were fed, the scraps amounted to more than the original loaf.
On another occasion, Sanctulus offered himself to the Lombards in the place of a prisoner. He was to be beheaded, but Sanctulus called on the aid of *John (presumably the Baptist, S00020) and the executioner was unable to lower his arm and sword to do the deed. The Lombards, who were gathered around, recognised his sanctity. Sanctulus healed the executioner’s arm, which could still not be lowered, only after he had promised not to kill any more Christians.
Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
History
Evidence ID
E04506Saint Name
Sanctulus, sixth-century priest : S01767 Laurence/Laurentius, deacon and martyr of Rome : S00037 John the Baptist : S00020Saint Name in Source
Sanctulus Laurentius IohannesRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Hagiographical - Other saint-related textsLanguage
- Latin