Relics have always been held to an extraordinarily high importance in most Abrahamic faiths; Christianity is no exception. At the time of Augustine, relics were beloved. Seeing one, let alone touching one, was said to be a sign of monumental Continue reading
The martyr-saints are religiously devoted individuals, who suffered many kinds of persecutions and finally death for advocating and refusing to renounce their religious belief as typically demanded by an external party – such as the government or political/religious alliances. However, Continue reading
In St. Augustine’s Confessions, there are multiple historical events that allow the reader to recognize what was occurring throughout that time. Although he mentions several times his personal anecdotes, he also incorporates reflections about certain moments in history that have Continue reading
Death is a crucial facet in understanding Christianity and the modern interpretation of Jesus; in fact, Jesus could be considered the very first martyr, given that he was executed by Roman officials for practicing and preaching Christianity. As the Bible Continue reading
In Augustine’s account of bishop Ambrose’s discovery or rather revelation as to the location of the two dead martyrs, Protasius and Gervasius, he speaks to the incredible timing of the event as well as the importance it had in helping Continue reading
St. Augustine’s Confessions: Milan Martyrs Brendan McGoldrick HIST 103: The Midevil World Professor Paul Evans 1 September 2020 In the medieval world in which Saint Augustine’s Confessions takes place – around the late fourth century – martyrdom is Continue reading
A martyr is to be considered someone who is bigger than themselves in the sense that they are one with their religion. Their devotion to the lifestyle that comes with being considered a martyr is none like no other. In Continue reading
The story of Saint Ambrose in the late 300s in Milan and his rise from persecution through visions of God demonstrated the controlling influence that religion had on the minds of Augustine and his contemporaries. Augustine talks about Ambrose’s story Continue reading
A struggle of faith in the Roman imperial capital of Milan was of particular importance to St. Augustine’s and other Christians’ mental states in the years 374-386. Justina, the Arian wife of Roman Emperor Valentinian, and anti-Arian Bishop Ambrose of Continue reading
Throughout Augustine’s Confessions, there is a lot of historical information to sort through and all of it having much significance. One of the most important and intriguing stories being the discovery of the bodies of martyrs Gervasius and Protasius. This story helped Continue reading
