Life of St. Hildefonsus
Roderic of Cerrat · D.P. Curtin
Apr 2006 · The Visigothic-Spanish Church (410-717) Book 1 · Dalcassian Press
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This medieval work narrates the life of Hildefonsus, a nobleman from Toledo, who, under the guidance of Saint Eugenio and later Saint Isidore, dedicated himself to religious studies and virtuous living. He became a deacon, later an abbot, and finally the bishop of Toledo, where he was known for his eloquence and piety. Hildefonsus demonstrated a deep commitment to the Virgin Mary, writing extensively about her virginity and establishing a feast in her honor. His life exemplified the integration of scholarly pursuits with devout religious practice, earning him respect and admiration throughout Spain.
About the author
D.P. Curtin is an Irish-American antiquarian and translator. To date he has translated over seven hundred texts relating to the development of the Western World between the 5th and 15th centuries. The various manuscripts which he has handled are of sundry cultural provenance, including: Celtic, Gallic, Visigothic, Punic, Nubian, Nordic, Slavic, Ethiopian, Coptic, Celtic, German, Armenian, Arabic, Byzantine, Syriac, Anglo-Saxon, and Georgian. He holds a AB from Villanova University, Masters from Chestnut Hill College, and a doctoral degree from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA.
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