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The Feast Day of St. John of Rila (19 October), who was also known as Saint Ivan of Rila and as Ivan Rilski, celebrates the 9th and 10th century Bulgarian Hermit , revered as a saint even while he was still alive. He was famous for performing miracles and was known as a “wonderworker” in his lifetime. Those miracles include healing the sick, casting out demons, and providing food miraculously to those in need. Many of the legends of him involve wild animals and birds approaching him.

He is a patron saint of Bulgaria.

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Dusty Words: nepenthe

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by Rudyard Kipling

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by James P. Warburg

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St. Mary’s Church (Edwinstowe, England) is the legendary location of Robin Hood’s wedding to Maid Marian.

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The Martyrdom of St. Denis by Léon Joseph Florentin Bonnat, is one of the most famous depictions of this event, blending the details of the legend with a sense of what might be best described as horror.

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The Feast Day of St. Denis of Paris (9 October) celebrates a 3rd century bishop and martyr who is remembered in legend for picking his head up after his decapitation and then preaching a sermon.

+ Includes a feast day recipe for St. Denis Tartlets

A Tale of Two Cities (Book Review)

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Dusty Feasts

The Feast Day of Our Lady of the Hoy Rosary (7 October) is a celebration of the Blessed Mother, an ancient and elaborate Christian prayer sequence, and the victory of the Holy League’s Navy against the Ottoman Navy which took place in 1571. This feast is sometimes known as the Feast Day of Our Lady of Victory.

+ Includes a recipe for a Holy Rosary Lemon Cake

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Dusty Words: querulous

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