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Entities: other entities

All entities of type “other entities” extracted from biographies with their relational weight.

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Acta Sanctorum Hagiographic collection cited as a source. 14 Calvinists Religious group that destroyed the relics of Aptone in 1568. 4 Arianism Christian heresy denying the consubstantial divinity of Jesus Christ. 3 Saracens Muslim invaders responsible for the massacre of the nuns. 3 Huguenots Group that desecrated the saint's relics in 1567. 3 Albigensian Heretical movement against which Lutgard fasted for seven years. 2 Vandals Germanic people responsible for persecutions in North Africa. 2 Franks People and army with whom Cessator allied himself to fight. 2 Stigmata Marks of the wounds of Christ received miraculously. 2 Huns Barbarian people responsible for the massacre of Ursula and her companions. 2 Protestants Religious group that pillaged the Abbey of Saint-Julien in 1562. 2 Eucharist Central sacrament in the life and miracle of Imelda. 1 Holy Shroud of Cadouin Famous relic preserved in the Diocese of Périgueux. 1 Relics of Saint Maurin Physical remains of the saint, including a miraculous tooth. 1 Relics of Saint Hymetière Remains of the saint preserved and carried in procession. 1 Priscillianism Ascetic heretical movement widespread in Spain in the 5th century. 1 Relics of Saint Madelberte Sacred remains of the saint, objects of veneration and translation. 1 Skull of Saint Julian Principal relic discovered in a lead casket. 1 Iron cuirass Instrument of penance worn by the saint directly against the skin. 1 Voluntary flagellation A practice of bodily mortification central to the saint's life. 1 Saxons Invading people responsible for the flight of Cadoc and his martyrdom. 1 Relics of Saint Felix Mortal remains of Saint Felix transferred to Bavaria. 1 Wood shavings Central element of the miracle of the transformation of bread. 1 Relics of Saint Tarcice Remains of the saint preserved at the Cathedral of Rodez. 1 One hundred and twenty-eight martyrs of Persia Members of the clergy (priests and deacons) martyred with Sadoth. 1 Incarnation Central mystery of the Christian faith announced by Gabriel. 1 Relics of Saint Hugh Mortal remains of the saint transferred to Haspres. 1 Right hand of Saint Attala Notable relic of the saint, subject of an attempted theft. 1 Angelic Salutation Words of Gabriel to Mary, which became a prayer and an iconographic attribute. 1 Filioque Theological term added to the Creed concerning the procession of the Holy Spirit. 1 Relics of Saint Cuthbert Incorrupt remains of Saint Cuthbert translated by Eadberht. 1 Three Chapters Major theological controversy of the 6th century. 1 Relics of Saint Wasnulphe Sacred remains of the saint preserved in Condé. 1 Apology of Claudius Apollinaris Work addressed to Marcus Aurelius in defense of Christians. 1 Nicene Faith Orthodoxy defined during the First Ecumenical Council. 1 Vessel of Saint Philomena's blood Vessel containing the dried blood of the saint, a sign of martyrdom. 1 Relics of Saint Hadelin Mortal remains of the saint preserved in Visé. 1 Cappadocia Region of Asia Minor where the relics of Sabas were sent. 1 Guelphs and Ghibellines Rival political factions in medieval Italy. 1 Arians Heretics opposed by Heliodorus. 1 Angelic Hand of Saint William Right hand miraculously given by an angel to heal the saint's infirmity. 1 Canonical penance Ancient ecclesiastical discipline that Dominic sought to compensate for through his austerities. 1 Relics of Saint Cizy Mortal remains of the saint preserved in Rieux. 1 Relics of Nabor and Felix Sacred remains of the martyrs preserved in Milan. 1 Pont d'Avignon The saint's major work, of which four arches remain today. 1 Chair of Saint Peter Wooden and ivory chair used by Saint Peter, preserved in Saint Peter's Basilica. 1 Liber Pontificalis Collection of papal biographies. 1 Roman Martyrology Official catalogue of the saints of the Catholic Church. 1 On the Perils of the Last Times Dangerous book refuted by Thomas Aquinas on the order of Humbert. 1 Relics of Saint Marcellus and Saint Anastasius Sacred remains preserved in the church of Saint-Marcel. 1 Redemption Theological title attributed to Gabriel due to his role in the history of salvation. 1 Lives of the Saints of Franche-Comté Hagiographical work serving as a primary source. 1 Pirates of Bayonne Group of pagan sailors responsible for the saint's massacre. 1 Table of the Last Supper Major relic preserved in the basilica's treasury. 1 Bretons People whose incursions prompted the transfer of relics. 1 Epilepsy Disease against which the saint is invoked. 1 Manichaeans Heretical group against which Gregory fought in Armenia. 1 Franciscan Breviary Liturgical source for the life of the saint. 1 Seraphic Palm Franciscan hagiographical collection. 1 Martyrology of the Saints of France Hagiographic source cited for details of the saint's life. 1 Normans Invaders whose raids prompted the translation of relics. 1 Saint Gregory of Tours Historian and saint who recorded a posthumous miracle of Avitus. 1 Lateran Obelisk The tallest Egyptian obelisk in Rome. 1 Waldensians A dissident religious group that Vincent fought in the Alps. 1 Moors Barbarian people from Libya who invaded the desert of Scetis. 1 Axe Presumed instrument of martyrdom and iconographic attribute of the saint. 1 Mystical marriage Symbolic spiritual union between a saint and Christ. 1 Relics of Saint Viance Remains of the saint preserved in Saint-Viance and Solesmes. 1 Clotaire II King of the Franks during whose reign Maximus lived. 1 Moses of Chorene Armenian historian cited for details regarding the end of the saint's life. 1 Anabaptists Religious group responsible for the loss of relics in 1534. 1 Ancton Propre de Troyes Liturgical or historical source mentioned for the biography. 1 Golden ring of the noble lady Miraculous object that served as proof of the divine dedication of the church. 1 Astaroth Armenian idol rendered mute by the presence of the apostle. 1 Ring of Saint Maurice Rough sapphire set in gold belonging to the saint. 1 Mabillon Historian and hagiographer cited as a source. 1 Proper of Poitiers Liturgical text serving as a source for this biography. 1 Cephalophory The act of a martyr carrying their own head after decapitation. 1 Foot of Saint Victor Severed limb of the saint, preserved as a relic. 1 Lombards Germanic people defeated by Mommel. 1