Last Friday Dad, Sisey and I went to Bede's World. Bede lived in Jarrow. He lived there all his life. Sisey and I got to dress up as monks. We also saw a church with a monastery, where Bede had lived a long time ago. There was a fountain in the hall, and a museum with stuff about Bede. Bede was an author and they had copies of his books in cases. It was really cool to see something really, really old.
by Emily.
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From Mom: the story of Bede's Bones
There had been a shrine with Bede's remains at Jarrow for centuries. But Bede was most famous for telling the world about St. Cuthbert, whose shrine was in Durham Cathedral (the whole purpose it was built, actually). So a monk from Durham went to Jarrow and asked to pray at Bede's shrine overnight. He was given permission - after all, he was a monk, right? But this monk had brought a sack with him... and in the night he stole Bede's bones and hightailed it back to Durham! The monks at Jarrow were horrified of course and petitioned for the remains to be returned, but Durham outranked them and they had to just deal with it. Now Bede is in the Lady Chapel behind the narthex of Durham Cathedral, and Cuthbert's shrine is at the front end, just behind the high altar.
by Emily.
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From Mom: the story of Bede's Bones
There had been a shrine with Bede's remains at Jarrow for centuries. But Bede was most famous for telling the world about St. Cuthbert, whose shrine was in Durham Cathedral (the whole purpose it was built, actually). So a monk from Durham went to Jarrow and asked to pray at Bede's shrine overnight. He was given permission - after all, he was a monk, right? But this monk had brought a sack with him... and in the night he stole Bede's bones and hightailed it back to Durham! The monks at Jarrow were horrified of course and petitioned for the remains to be returned, but Durham outranked them and they had to just deal with it. Now Bede is in the Lady Chapel behind the narthex of Durham Cathedral, and Cuthbert's shrine is at the front end, just behind the high altar.
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2 comments:
I think your Bede is very jealous that he wasn't along to see where is namesake lived! And can you imagine wearing monks' gear all the time - hot and scratchy I bet! We are all enjoying your postings! You certainly are having a wonderful time - everyone at St. Luke's is envious! We miss you and are looking forward to your homecoming!
Catherine
I love the picture and especially your entry, Emily. Too bad you aren't having any fun...just kidding! We look forward to hearing from you again...you take care
Uncle Peter and Barbara
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