Event: Miracle, PrayingCuthbert 1.miracle of the dolphin flesh
Scholarly Info
Description |
Cuthbert 1 and his companions (Anonymous 35 and Tydi 2) reached the region of the Niduari. After some days in great want, and after one night of prayer, Cuthbert suggested they should go and seek, trusting God's mercy. They found three portions of dolphin's flesh. |
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Primary Source Info
Original Text |
Videntes tres partes delfini carnis quasi humano manu cum cultella sectas, et aqua mundatas inuenerunt. |
Date from Source |
On the day of the Epiphany |
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Notes:
*The tempestuous sea prevented them from continuing their voyage.
Persons associated with this Event:
- Recipient:
Cuthbert 1
(Saint; bishop of Hexham, 684-685, and Lindisfarne, 685-687) : He went in front of them
- Recipient:
Tydi 2
(Monk who travelled with St Cuthbert 1) : He reported the event to the author of the Anonymous Life
- Recipient:
Anonymous 35
(One of the two brethren who sailed with Cuthbert 1 from Melrose monastery to the district of the Niduari (The other was Tydi 2).) : He was one of the brothers of Melrose with whom Cuthbert was travelling.
- (Other):
Anonymous 19
(Author of the Anonymous Life of Saint Cuthbert) : He was told the story of the miracle by Tydi
Locations associated with this Event:
- Niduari, regio of the:
(Region)