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December 16th, 2011
Feast of the Cross
In the Christian liturgical calendar, there are several different Feasts of the Cross, all of which commemorate the cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus. While Good Friday is dedicated to the Passion of Christ and the Crucifixion, these days celebrate the cross itself, as the instrument of salvation. Read more...December 16th, 2011
David Dalrymple, Lord Hailes
Sir David Dalrymple, 3rd Baronet, Lord Hailes (October 28, 1726 – November 29, 1792) was a Scottish advocate, judge and historian, born in Edinburgh. Read more...December 16th, 2011
legend of the White Hart
“THE well-known legend of the White Hart,” says Daniel Wilson, ” most probably had its origin in some real occurrence, magnified by the superstition of a rude and illiterate age. More recent observations at least suffice to show that it existed at a much earlier date than Lord Hailes referred it to.” It is recorded [...] Read more...Regular posts
December 16th, 2011
Hexham
Hexham is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, located south of the River Tyne, and was the administrative centre for the Tynedale district from 1974 to 2009. The three major towns in Tynedale were Hexham, Prudhoe and Haltwhistle, although in terms of population, Prudhoe was the largest. In 2001 Hexham had a [...] Read more...December 16th, 2011
Death of David I
In the priory of Hexham, which was then in Scottish territory, David I was found dead, in a posture of devotion, on the 24th of May, 1153, and was succeeded by his grandson Malcolm IV. who,. though he frequently resided in Edinburgh Castle, considered Scone his capital rather than Edinburgh. In 1153 he appointed Galfrid [...] Read more...December 16th, 2011
sair sanct for the crown
David—” sair sanct for the crown” though King James I. is said to have styled him—was one of the best of the early kings of Scotland. ” I have seen him,” remarks Aldred, ” quit his horse and dismiss his hunting equipage when any, even the humblest of his subjects, desired an audience; he sometimes [...] Read more...December 16th, 2011
Canons Regular
Canons Regular are members of certain bodies of Canons living in community under the Augustinian Rule (“regula” in Latin), and sharing their property in common. Distinct from monks, who live a cloistered, contemplative life and sometimes engage in ministry to those from outside the monastery, the purpose of the life of a canon is to [...] Read more...December 16th, 2011
John Bellenden
A Scotch poet, b. at Haddington or Berwick in the latter part of the fifteenth century; d. at Rome, c. 1587. Read more...December 16th, 2011
Augustinians
he term Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430), applies to two separate and unrelated types of Catholic religious orders: Read more...December 13th, 2011
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