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E04501: Gregory the Great, in his Dialogues (3.30), describes the re-consecration of an Arian church in the Suburra, Rome, and its dedication to *Sebastianus (martyr of Rome, S00794) and *Agatha (virgin and martyr of Catania, S00400); visible signs of both God’s presence and the expulsion of evil spirits are described. Written in Latin in Rome, c. 593.
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posted on 2017-12-20, 00:00 authored by francesGregory the Great, Dialogues 3.30
Summary:
An Arian church in the Suburra region of Rome was to be re-consecrated and dedicated to Sebastian and Agatha. Their relics [unspecified in the account] were to lie in the church. People processed into the church singing praise to God. A demon, in the form of a small invisible pig, was felt running over the congregation’s feet before it left by the main door. That night, loud noises were heard: Gregory explains this was the sound of the Devil leaving the building. A few days later, a cloud and sweet fragrance were observed hanging over the altar, and lamps in the church were lit with heavenly fire.
Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
Summary:
An Arian church in the Suburra region of Rome was to be re-consecrated and dedicated to Sebastian and Agatha. Their relics [unspecified in the account] were to lie in the church. People processed into the church singing praise to God. A demon, in the form of a small invisible pig, was felt running over the congregation’s feet before it left by the main door. That night, loud noises were heard: Gregory explains this was the sound of the Devil leaving the building. A few days later, a cloud and sweet fragrance were observed hanging over the altar, and lamps in the church were lit with heavenly fire.
Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
History
Evidence ID
E04501Saint Name
Agatha, virgin and martyr of Catania : S00794 Sebastianus, martyr of Rome : S00400Saint Name in Source
Agatha SebastianusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Hagiographical - Other saint-related textsLanguage
LatinEvidence not before
590Evidence not after
604Activity not before
550Activity not after
595Place of Evidence - Region
Rome and regionPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
RomePlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Rome Rome Rome Roma Ῥώμη RhōmēMajor author/Major anonymous work
Gregory the Great (pope)Cult activities - Liturgical Activity
- Procession