Thursday, April 4, 2013

SPIRITUAL LIFE DICTIONARY

TODAY'S TERM: THAUMATURGIS


Icon: St Gregory Thaumaturgus
St. Gregory Thaumaturgis
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Miracle worker. A title given to certain saints outstanding for having performed miracles during their own lifetime or since their death. Among others are St. Gregory (213-70), Sts. Cosmas and Damian (third century), St. Nicholas (fourth century), and St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231). (Etym. Latin thaumaturgus; from Greek thaumatourgos: thauma, wonder + -ergos, "working," from ergon, work.)


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Carmelite Bishop, St. Andrew Corsini-Thaumaturgis

St. Andrew Corsini
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St. Anthony of Padua-Thaumaturgis
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St.Edward Church Parkman, Ohio


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The Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy












Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, OCDS

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