She was brought before the prefect sapricius, tried, tortured, and sentenced to. She converted to the christian faith the very persons sent to persuade her to renounce it. An eminent and beautiful maiden from caesarea in cappadocia. Dorothea was the name of two early saints, notably the 4thcentury martyr dorothea of caesarea. Dorothea succeeded in bringing both sisters to the christian faith. The book of saint basil the great, bishop of caesarea in cappadocia, on the holy spirit, written to amphilochius, bishop of iconium, against the pneumatomachi by basil, saint, bishop of caesarea, ca. This is the oldest version of the legend, which was later variously enlarged. Dec 11, 2008 saint frideswideadalbert of prague, saint adalgott, saint adamo abate, saint addai, saint adelaide, adeodatus i, adrian and natalia of nicomedia, adrian iii, saint afra, agape charity or love. Us access only eusebius, of caesarea, bishop of caesarea, ca. Dorothea encyclopedia volume catholic encyclopedia. The 6th of february is the feast day of saint dorothea also known as saint dorothy. Here, she is dressed in turqoise blue holding fruits in her lap measurements.
The iconography in caesarea in cappadocia, the natal day not her birthday but the day she died and was born again into heaven of st. Mar 28, 2020 the men and women who are most interesting to talk to, and who know most about things, are nearly always those who have lived with a library and in a library, and have read books because they loved them and not because they were forced to do it. Her parents seem to have been martyred before her in the diocletian persecution, and when the governor sapricius came to c. In some traditions she is considered patron of gardeners the size of the 300 grms canson paper is a4 and is unframed. In caesarea in cappadocia, the natal day not her birthday but the day she died and was born again into heaven of st.
Poster printmanuscript leaf wtih saint dorothy, from a book of hours, ca. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Eusebius of caesarea eusebius, of caesarea, bishop of. On the way to the place of execution, she met a young lawyer, theophilus. Dorothea of montau, recluse, born at montau, 6 february, 47. It was also borne by the 14thcentury saint dorothea of montau, who was the patron saint. Missa me expectaverunt according to her apocryphal tradition, dorothy was a resident of caesarea, cappadocia, who when she refused to sacrifice to the gods during emperor diocletians persecution of the christians, was tortured by the governor and ordered executed.
Saint dorothy is a 4thcentury virgin martyr who was executed at caesarea mazaca. Catholic encyclopedia saint dorothea catholicsaints. Dorothy was a young, beautiful girl, who lived in the city of caesarea, in cappadocia, in asia minor. See caesarea instances in the king james version kjv. The congregation of the sisters of saint dorothy is a convent of active nuns, occupied primarily with teaching and the cultivation of flowers and produce. Eusebius, of caesarea, bishop of caesarea, approximately 260approximately 340. Her parents seem to have been martyred before her in the diocletian persecution, and when the governor sapricius came to. Eusebiuss life of pamphilus is lost, but from his martyrs of palestine we learn that pamphilus belonged to a noble family of beirut in phoenicia, where he received a good education, and that he quitted his native land after selling all his property and giving the proceeds to the poor. Dorothy of caesarea s life and martyrdom was the basis of philip massinger and thomas dekkers the virgin martyr printed 1622. Catholic encylopedia golden legend lives of the saints, by father.
Learn more about basils life, ecclesiastical career, and legacy. Dorothy was a pious christian maiden, distinguished by her great beauty, humility, prudence, and godgiven wisdom, which astonished many. Theophilus, a rich and handsome young pagan, fell in love with dorothy and wished to marry her, but she refused, saying, theophilus, i cannot marry you, because you are a pagan. Saint of the day 6 february st dorothy of caesarea died 311. Evidence for her actual historical existence or acta is very sparse. Basil of caesarea, also called saint basil the great greek. Dorothea of caesarea in cappadocia dorothea of caesarea wikipedia, the free encyclopedia en.
The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. On the way to the place of execution, she met a young. There is an article with a section on her veneration and cult together with illustrations at dorothea of caesarea john dillon posted as follows on the medieval religion discussion group. Dorothea of caesarea joined the group women saints of the church 5 years ago dorothea of caesarea wrote a new post, life of st. The book of saint basil the great, bishop of caesarea in. The book of saints and heroes the opinionated reader. Brian matthew whirledge paints traditional byzantine icons and wall paintings for churches and homes. The holy martyr dorothy and the martyrs christina, callista and theophilus lived in caesarea of cappadocia and suffered under emperor diocletian in either the year 288 or 300. September 3, 2016 september 1, 2016 pris leave a comment. Dorothea, saint academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. On the theophania, or, divine manifestation of our lord and saviour jesus christ kta.
In the 16th century, dorothea was confused with dorothea of caesarea, a more famous saint of the same name, whose feast day is 6 february. Saint dorothea of caesarea my little catholic nook. She was brought before the prefect sapricius, tried, tortured, and sentenced to death. This is a list of patron saints of occupations and activities or of groups of people with a common occupation or activity. In the traditional calendar, today is the feast of saint dorothea or dorothy, a christian maiden of caesarea in cappadocia, martyred in 311 during the persecution of diocletian. Saints feast mary infographic miracle medjugorje prayer books video vocations sacramentals news quiz shop advent.
The administrator of the district, sapricius, gave dorothea into the care of two pagan sisters, christina and kallista, to turn her from christ. Evidence for her actual historical existence or acta is very. As bishop of caesarea, he wrote several works on monasticism, theology, and canon law. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Saint basil of caesarea is the author of saint basil, vol. She was born during the time of the christian persecutions. Virgin martyr dorothy at caesarea, in cappadocia, and those with her commemorated on february 6. Let us devoutly pray to this blessed saint dorothy. According to her apochryphal tradition, she was a resident of caesarea, cappadocia, who when she refused to sacrifice to the gods during emperor diocletians persecution of the christians, was tortured by the governor and ordered executed. The holy martyr dorothy, the martyrs christina, callista and the martyr theophilus lived in caesarea of cappadocia and suffered under the emperor diocletian in either the year 288 or 300. Saint dorothy was a young virgin celebrated already in caesarea of cappadocia, where she lived, for her angelic virtue. After the usual interogatories she was stretched on the catasta, an iron bed over a slow fire.
Virgin and martyr, dorothea of caesarea suffered during the persecution of. According to her apochryphal tradition, she was a resident of caesarea, cappadocia, who when she refused to sacrifice to the gods during emperor diocletians. This saint was a priest of the church, and put in chains by. He preached christianity during his teenage years, and a lion from the fields is said to have remained with him as companion. May 18, 2017 commentary on the apocalypse fathers of the church patristic series caesarea, andrew of, constantinou, eugenia scarvellis on. It was also borne by the 14thcentury saint dorothea of montau, who was the patron saint of prussia. At the command of sapricius, the prefect of caesarea, she was tortured on the rack, beaten at length with sticks, and finally sentenced to death. Legend relates that when on her way to her execution she was mocked by a young lawyer, theophilus, who told her to send him fruits from the garden of paradise where she was going. Caesar baronius identified the maiden in eusebius narrative as saint catherine of alexandria, however the hagiographical bollandists rejected this theory.
The bodleian manuscript of jeromes version of the chronicle of eusebius, reproduced in collotype. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Having made a personal vow of virginity, she refused to marry, or to sacrifice to idols. Jh invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Saint dorothea of caesarea this charming sculpture, which has renewed, but desperately fragile, polychrome, represents the martyred virgin dorothea, originally from cappadocia asia minor.
Missa me expectaverunt according to her apocryphal tradition, dorothy was a resident of caesarea, cappadocia, who when she refused to sacrifice to the gods. The saints are always online january 24, 2015 october 23, 2015, biographies, caesaria, dorothea, dorothy, martyr, 0 this holy martyr was a native of c. Dorothy was a young virgin, celebrated at caesarea, where she lived, for her angelic virtue. Find the perfect saint dorothy of caesarea stock photo. Saint basil of caesarea author of against eunomius st. Dorothy of caesarea saint dorothea of caesarea died patron saint of florists, gardeners, roses and fruits still we can honor her on this day. Basil of caesarea project gutenberg selfpublishing. She is called a martyr of the diocletianic persecution, although her death occurred after the. Dorothea dorothy saint virgin martyr february 6 4th century the famous virginmartyr of caesarea in cappadocia, who was racked, scourged and beheaded under diocletian, about a. It is my intention, moreover, to recount the misfortunes which immediately came upon the whole jewish nation in consequence of their plots against our saviour, and to record the ways and the times in which the divine word has been attacked by the gentiles, and to describe the character of those who at various periods have contended for it in the face of blood and of tortures, as well as the. Caesarea continued to be a city of some importance even in the time of the crusades, and the name still lingers on the site kaisariyeh, which is a complete desolation, many of the buildingstones having been carried to other towns. A saint that is always wonderfully pictured with flowers and fruits on her hand.
Dorothea is represented with an angel and a wreath of flowers. The strange experience of brendan and the ordeal of judas iscariot. Dorothea of montau, recluse, born at montau, 6 february, 47, d. She was tried, tortured, and sentenced to death for her faith by the prefect sapricius. He is kept under armed guard for five days in the governors residence at herods palace until ananias the high priest and tertullus a jewish lawyer arrive from jerusalem for pauls trial.
The oldest story of her witness says that her description of the garden of her heavenly bridegroom led a lawyer named theophilus to mock her as she walked to her. Dorothy, virgin and martyr, who was stretched on the rack, then a long time scourged with. Oxford, the clarendon press, 1905 page images at hathitrust. Saint basil the great, early church father who defended the orthodox faith against the arian heresy. Eusebius quotes author of the history of the church. She is not recorded in the roman martyrology of the catholic church. List of patron saints by occupation and activity wikipedia. Dorothea of caesarea 5 years, 2 months ago this holy martyr was a native of c. Eastern orthodox ch wikipedia dorothea of montau saint dorothea of montau cell of dorothea of montau in kwidzyn born 6 february 47 gro. An ardent and virtuous christian, she died at the beginning of the 4th century ad, during the persecutions of the roman emperor diocletian 244311. Apochryphal martyr whose story has been beautifully told, and was popular for many years. Meaning, origin and history of the name dorothea behind. Media in category saint dorothy the following 21 files are in this category, out of 21 total.
Virgin martyr dorothy at caesarea, in cappadocia, and. St dorothy is a 4thcentury virgin martyr who was executed at caesarea mazaca. Saint dorothy hated worshiping idols so the count told her father, her mother, and her two sisters, christine and celestine, to forsake their possessions, and so they did, and fled into the realm cappadocia, and came into the city of. To be more like my saint i should be more true to my religion. Commentary on the apocalypse fathers of the church patristic. Consequently, sometimes 6 february was celebrated also as the feast of the alexandrian saint. St dorothea of caesarea, virgin martyr the brighton. Abraham santvoort after alexander van fornenberg, the high altar of the brussels church of the calced carmelites during the feast of st dorothea, 1640. Saint of the day 6 february st dorothy of caesarea.
Her parents are believed to have been martyred before her in the diocletian persecution. Saint dorothea please sign in or start a free trial to access this content. Saint of the day 6 february st dorothy of caesarea died 311 virgin, martyr also known as dora, dorothea patronages horticulture, brewers, brides, florists, gardeners, midwives, newlyweds, love, pescia in italy st dorothy is a 4thcentury virgin martyr who was executed at caesarea mazaca. Printed for the society for the publication of oriental texts, 1842, also by samuel lee and society. See more ideas about saints, art and lucas cranach. From the catholic encyclopedia 1 virgin and martyr, suffered during the persecution of diocletian, 6 february, 311, at caesarea in cappadocia. Saint dorothy was a virgin martyred at caesarea in cappadocia in about a.
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