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E01959: The Latin Second Life of *Romanus priest at the fort of Blaye (Gaul, S01129), written by an anonymous author, possibly in the 5th c., probably in the region of Bordeaux (south-west Gaul), presents its protagonist as a monk, presbyter and miracle-worker, who, being admonished in a vision by *Saturninus (bishop and martyr of Toulouse, S00289) and collaborating with *Martin (ascetic and bishop of Tours, ob. 397, S00050), destroyed pagan cults and converted the local population.
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posted on 2016-10-26, 00:00 authored by robertSecond Life of Romanus, Priest at the Fort of Blaye
Summary:
1. This work will present Romanus as a monk and a priest (sacerdos). He is born in Africa and as a young man flees to a monastery.
2. Brethren make him a deacon. He conducts an ascetic life.
3. The author will describe only a few out of a number of miracles omitted up to now by other authors.
4. Romanus heals a blind man and performs other miracles not described in this book.
5. A vision orders him to go to Burdigala (Bordeaux, Gaul), to the place known as Blaviae (modern Blaye) and destroy there a pagan temple; God would send another priest (sacerdos) to help him and they would chase away demons from that place. He sails to Narbo (Narbonne, Gaul), and when there he cannot hide his power. People are coming to him looking for healing.
6. He heals the son of a widow.
7. He performs other miracles in Narbo and then leaves the city. He travels through many provinces, destroying temples and consecrating churches, showing people the light of the truth.
8. Close to Toulouse he sees in a dream *Saturninus, bishop and martyr at this city, who admonishes him to follow what he had been ordered in the previous vision.
9. Romanus arrives at Blaviae. Thanks to him the journey by sea passes in safety. He builds a monastic cell for himself in a place where pagan idols stand and rituals are still performed. Seeing his determination and miracles, many pagans convert.
10. *Martin, bishop of Tours receives in a vision an order to help him. God announces to Romanus Martin’s visit. They meet and pray together in Romanus’ cell and then destroy the local idol and baptise the locals.
11. Martin ordains Romanus presbyter. Romanus continues baptising people and they both chase away demons from this place.
12. He builds churches where demons were worshipped before. This is followed by other conversions.
13. He dies, accompanied at his deathbed by Martin. A dove flies out of his mouth. His soul is greeted by martyrs, confessors and virgins.
14. People weep for the loss of their patron.
15. Martin presides at his funeral. Miracles happen at Romanus’ tomb up to these days. Sailors who invoke his name are saved from danger at sea.
Summary: Robert Wiśniewski.
Summary:
1. This work will present Romanus as a monk and a priest (sacerdos). He is born in Africa and as a young man flees to a monastery.
2. Brethren make him a deacon. He conducts an ascetic life.
3. The author will describe only a few out of a number of miracles omitted up to now by other authors.
4. Romanus heals a blind man and performs other miracles not described in this book.
5. A vision orders him to go to Burdigala (Bordeaux, Gaul), to the place known as Blaviae (modern Blaye) and destroy there a pagan temple; God would send another priest (sacerdos) to help him and they would chase away demons from that place. He sails to Narbo (Narbonne, Gaul), and when there he cannot hide his power. People are coming to him looking for healing.
6. He heals the son of a widow.
7. He performs other miracles in Narbo and then leaves the city. He travels through many provinces, destroying temples and consecrating churches, showing people the light of the truth.
8. Close to Toulouse he sees in a dream *Saturninus, bishop and martyr at this city, who admonishes him to follow what he had been ordered in the previous vision.
9. Romanus arrives at Blaviae. Thanks to him the journey by sea passes in safety. He builds a monastic cell for himself in a place where pagan idols stand and rituals are still performed. Seeing his determination and miracles, many pagans convert.
10. *Martin, bishop of Tours receives in a vision an order to help him. God announces to Romanus Martin’s visit. They meet and pray together in Romanus’ cell and then destroy the local idol and baptise the locals.
11. Martin ordains Romanus presbyter. Romanus continues baptising people and they both chase away demons from this place.
12. He builds churches where demons were worshipped before. This is followed by other conversions.
13. He dies, accompanied at his deathbed by Martin. A dove flies out of his mouth. His soul is greeted by martyrs, confessors and virgins.
14. People weep for the loss of their patron.
15. Martin presides at his funeral. Miracles happen at Romanus’ tomb up to these days. Sailors who invoke his name are saved from danger at sea.
Summary: Robert Wiśniewski.
History
Evidence ID
E01959Saint Name
Romanus, priest at Blavia (Gaul), ob. c. 390 : S01129 Martin, bishop of Tours (Gaul), ob. 397 : S00050 Saturninus, bishop and martyr of Toulouse (Gaul), ob. 250/1 : S00289Saint Name in Source
Romanus Martinus SaturninusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Hagiographical - Lives of saintLanguage
- Latin
