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Posted by Sigismund on May 14, 2008, at 21:40:37
A Christian by faith, Sigismund had a hot temper, and was still close to his pagan roots. When his son opposed and insulted his second wife during a political dispute in 517, he ordered the young man strangled to death. Consumed with remorse, Sigismund retired to the monastery of Saint-Maurice to live for years in penance, surrounded by the singing of praise to God, giving largely to the poor, and praying for a way to atone of his act.
Called to lead his troops against invading Franks, the king lost in the field, and Burgundy was overrun. Sigismund put on a monk's habit, and hid in a cell near the abbey of Agaunum. He was eventually found, captured, taken to Orléans, and murdered. Honoured by his people as a martyr.
Whereas St Declan's history is too uneventful to copy and paste.
Posted by Phillipa on May 15, 2008, at 12:17:38
In reply to My sainted lives, posted by Sigismund on May 14, 2008, at 21:40:37
Sigi history of your posting Names? Phillipa
Posted by Kath on May 15, 2008, at 21:14:45
In reply to My sainted lives, posted by Sigismund on May 14, 2008, at 21:40:37
Well why did he become a saint then?
Declan, that is!! I actually wonder why somebody who had their son strangled became one also!!!!!!! I mean okay, so he was sorry & did penance & all, but Jeez Louise!!! Or Wowza, as kk would say, but don't tell her I said it or she'll fine me!
luv ya - oh he of saintly names.
hugs, Kath
Posted by Sigismund on May 16, 2008, at 1:52:50
In reply to My sainted lives, posted by Sigismund on May 14, 2008, at 21:40:37
A man of little faith, Sigismund had a hot temper, and was somewhat close to his pagan roots.
When his son travelled around the USA quicker than a Grateful Dead song, he felt like ordering the young man strangled to death.
Consumed with remorse, Sigismund retired to his garden to cut the grass, and repented of his tree planting.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on May 16, 2008, at 8:26:57
In reply to Re: My sainted lives ))Kath, posted by Sigismund on May 16, 2008, at 1:52:50
you forgot to mention sigismund's contribution to pagan psychopharmacology
Posted by Kath on May 16, 2008, at 9:41:24
In reply to Re: My sainted lives ))Kath, posted by Sigismund on May 16, 2008, at 1:52:50
LOL - and did he get Sainted??
hugs, Kath
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