Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
the Second Week after Epiphany
the Second Week after Epiphany
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Blesilla
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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daughter of Paula and sister of Eustochium, in the 4th century, having lost her husband soon; after marriage, was induced by Jerome to become an ascetic. He greatly extols her learning. She died in early youth, and her funeral caused a tumult against the monks, her death being attributed to her austerities. It was at her request that Jerome began his translation ot Ecclesiastes.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Blesilla'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/blesilla.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Blesilla'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/blesilla.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
