Saint Magnus of Anagni (Italian: San Magno di Anagni), also known as Magnus of Trani or Magnus of Fabrateria Vetus, is venerated as the patron saint of Anagni.
According to tradition, he was born in Trani in the 2nd century, the son of a man named Apollonius. He became a shepherd at an early age to support the family; he had a small flock of sheep and donated his earnings to the poor. He and his father were baptized by Bishop Redemptus of Trani.[1]
When Redemptus died, Magnus was proclaimed bishop of Trani by the people and local clerics.[2] As bishop Magnus worked to spread Christianity in Fondi, Aquino, and Anagni.[1] In Anagni, he baptized a young woman named Secundina, who would later die as a Christian martyr.[1] Magnus fled to Rome to escape the persecutions of Christians that were led by a man named Tarquinius.[1] After a while, Magnus headed home, hiding himself along the way.[1] Soldiers discovered him in a cave near Fondi, however, and he was decapitated near Fabrateria Vetus, in Latium.[1]
VenerationEdit
In the ninth century, his relics were translated from Fondi to Veroli by a man named Plato.[1] According to tradition, a Muslim overlord named Musa converted Magnus' sepulcher into a stable.[1] When the horses placed in the stable began to die, Musa became frightened and sold the relics to citizens from Anagni.[1] These relics were translated to the cathedral of Anagni in the presence of Bishop Zacharias (Zaccaria).[1] In June 1901, the Right Reverend Monsignor Mezzolinski, secretary to Cardinal Mieczysław Halka Ledóchowski, wrote to the pastor of St. Martin of Tours, Monsignor Francis Zabler: "At last I can fulfill your wish. The venerable Cistercian Nuns of Agnani, Italy, must give up their sanctuary and relinquish their monastery and seek another house. In their sad plight, Pope Leo XIII has given them permission to donate the relics of certain martyrs under certain conditions. I myself have been at Agnani to investigate the authenticity of these relics. Without a doubt they are genuine."[3] On December 31, 1901, the complete skeletal relics of St. Magnus, a Roman centurion[4] arrived at the Louisville customs office. They were placed in glass reliquaries beneath the north and south transept altars, where they have been venerated ever since.[5] Magnus was afterwards declared patron saint of Anagni, and was also venerated in the town of Colle San Magno, in Frosinone.[1] Magnus should not be confused with Saint Magnus of Cuneo, martyr of the Theban Legion, who is venerated on the same day.[1] The Roman Martyrology lists only Saint Magnus of Anagni.[1] He is mentioned in the Martyrologium Hieronymianum in which his death place is listed as Fabrateria vetus.[6] Magnus enjoyed wide veneration in the lower Latium region.[6] His name appears in the Sacramentarium Gelasianum (7th century) and the Sacramentarium of the eighth century.[6]
ReferencesEdit
^ abcdefghijklmArduino, Fabio (March 13, 2007). "San Magno di Anagni (o da Trani)". Santi e Beati. Retrieved December 27, 2008.
^Monks of Ramsgate. “Magnus of Anagni”. Book of Saints, 1921. CatholicSaints.Info. 15 November 2014
^ abcEkkart Sauser (2003). "Magnus von Fabrateria vetus". In Bautz, Traugott (ed.). Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL) (in German). Vol. 21. Nordhausen: Bautz. col. 890. ISBN3-88309-110-3.
SourcesEdit
Spoekler, Rev. Bernard A. "1853-1953: The Centenary of the Church of Saint Martin of Tours, Louisville, Kentucky." St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Louisville, 1953.
External linksEdit
(in Italian) San Magno di Anagni (o da Trani)
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magnus, anagni, this, article, needs, additional, citations, verification, please, help, improve, this, article, adding, citations, reliable, sources, unsourced, material, challenged, removed, find, sources, news, newspapers, books, scholar, jstor, november, 2. This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Magnus of Anagni news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Saint Magnus of Anagni Italian San Magno di Anagni also known as Magnus of Trani or Magnus of Fabrateria Vetus is venerated as the patron saint of Anagni Saint Magnus of AnagniBishop and MartyrBornTraniDied2nd centurynear Fabrateria VetusVenerated inRoman Catholic ChurchMajor shrineCathedral of AnagniFeastAugust 19Attributesepiscopal attire palm of martyrdomPatronageAnagni Colle San Magno Contents 1 Traditional narrative 2 Veneration 3 References 4 Sources 5 External linksTraditional narrative EditAccording to tradition he was born in Trani in the 2nd century the son of a man named Apollonius He became a shepherd at an early age to support the family he had a small flock of sheep and donated his earnings to the poor He and his father were baptized by Bishop Redemptus of Trani 1 When Redemptus died Magnus was proclaimed bishop of Trani by the people and local clerics 2 As bishop Magnus worked to spread Christianity in Fondi Aquino and Anagni 1 In Anagni he baptized a young woman named Secundina who would later die as a Christian martyr 1 Magnus fled to Rome to escape the persecutions of Christians that were led by a man named Tarquinius 1 After a while Magnus headed home hiding himself along the way 1 Soldiers discovered him in a cave near Fondi however and he was decapitated near Fabrateria Vetus in Latium 1 Veneration EditIn the ninth century his relics were translated from Fondi to Veroli by a man named Plato 1 According to tradition a Muslim overlord named Musa converted Magnus sepulcher into a stable 1 When the horses placed in the stable began to die Musa became frightened and sold the relics to citizens from Anagni 1 These relics were translated to the cathedral of Anagni in the presence of Bishop Zacharias Zaccaria 1 In June 1901 the Right Reverend Monsignor Mezzolinski secretary to Cardinal Mieczyslaw Halka Ledochowski wrote to the pastor of St Martin of Tours Monsignor Francis Zabler At last I can fulfill your wish The venerable Cistercian Nuns of Agnani Italy must give up their sanctuary and relinquish their monastery and seek another house In their sad plight Pope Leo XIII has given them permission to donate the relics of certain martyrs under certain conditions I myself have been at Agnani to investigate the authenticity of these relics Without a doubt they are genuine 3 On December 31 1901 the complete skeletal relics of St Magnus a Roman centurion 4 arrived at the Louisville customs office They were placed in glass reliquaries beneath the north and south transept altars where they have been venerated ever since 5 Magnus was afterwards declared patron saint of Anagni and was also venerated in the town of Colle San Magno in Frosinone 1 Magnus should not be confused with Saint Magnus of Cuneo martyr of the Theban Legion who is venerated on the same day 1 The Roman Martyrology lists only Saint Magnus of Anagni 1 He is mentioned in the Martyrologium Hieronymianum in which his death place is listed as Fabrateria vetus 6 Magnus enjoyed wide veneration in the lower Latium region 6 His name appears in the Sacramentarium Gelasianum 7th century and the Sacramentarium of the eighth century 6 References Edit a b c d e f g h i j k l m Arduino Fabio March 13 2007 San Magno di Anagni o da Trani Santi e Beati Retrieved December 27 2008 Monks of Ramsgate Magnus of Anagni Book of Saints 1921 CatholicSaints Info 15 November 2014 Spoekler p 26 Magnus of Anagni Spoelker p 26 a b c Ekkart Sauser 2003 Magnus von Fabrateria vetus In Bautz Traugott ed Biographisch Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon BBKL in German Vol 21 Nordhausen Bautz col 890 ISBN 3 88309 110 3 Sources EditSpoekler Rev Bernard A 1853 1953 The Centenary of the Church of Saint Martin of Tours Louisville Kentucky St Martin of Tours Catholic Church Louisville 1953 External links Edit in Italian San Magno di Anagni o da Trani Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Magnus of Anagni amp oldid 1174467039, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
