Hedibia, a lady in Gaul
Hedibia (EDIBIA), a lady in Gaul, who corresponded with St. Jerome (then at Bethlehem) c. 405. She was descended… Continue reading
Fabiola, a noble Roman lady
Fabiola (1), a noble Roman lady, a friend of St. Jerome, who wrote for her two dissertations (Ep.… Continue reading
Eustochium, 3rd daughter of Paula
Eustochium, 3rd daughter of PAULA, the friend of Jerome, from whose writings all that is known of… Continue reading
Brigida, abbess of Kildare
Brigida (5), V., abbess of Kildare—Feb. 1, 523. The designation “Fiery Dart” seems peculiarly appropriate for “the Mary… Continue reading
Bertha, wife of Ethelbert, king of Kent
Bertha (Bercta), wife of Ethelbert, king of Kent. She was daughter of Caribert, king of Paris, by his… Continue reading
Letter of the Blessed Theodoret, Bishop of Cyprus, to the Deaconess Celarina.
CI. (4th ct.?)
The flames of the war against us have been lit up again. After yielding awhile, the enemy… Continue reading
Letter of the Blessed Theodoret, Bishop of Cyprus, to the Deaconess Casiana.
XVII. (4th ct.?)
Had I only considered the greatness of your sorrow, I should have put off writing a little… Continue reading