Christianity is the worship of the ‘true God’ and enlightenment is part of this religion; it embodies ‘the victory of demythologization, the victory of knowledge... and the victory of truth’. It appears to be intolerant because it refuses to accept relativism and the
Remember that here you have no lasting city, but are awaiting another. Live then like the traveler or exile who, on returning to the fatherland, takes only what is necessary from earth. And yet collect heavenly treasures zealously.
St. Joseph Sebastian Pelczar
09/16 Saint Pope Cornelius
Pope Cornelius (251-253) led the Church during a time of persecution and internal schism. He advocated for the readmission of lapsed Christians after penance, opposing Novatian's unforgiving stance, which led to a schism. Cornelius's synod affirmed his
The Cornelius Reliquary in the Kornelimünster.
The relics of Saint Cornelius, including his head, were brought to Kornelimünster in 875, transforming the abbey into a significant pilgrimage site. Today, these relics, housed in a gold reliquary, continue to be venerated,
The Cornelius Horn of Kornelimünster, originating from the 10th century Abbey of Stavelot, is a significant cult object, believed to be a water buffalo horn used for holy water, and was later encased in engraved silver with decorative griffin claws and a medallion featuring a
The abbey church Kornelimünster.
Kornelimünster Abbey dedicated to Saint Pope Cornelius, founded in 814 by Benedict of Aniane near Aachen, Germany, has a rich history as an Imperial abbey, known for the Cornelius Reliquary and the Cornelius Horn and later for becoming a museum of
The Cornelius Horn from St. Severin.
The Cornelius Horn from St. Severin, dating back to around the 14th century and used as a reliquary since 1500, symbolizes Pope Cornelius and contains relics of various saints. Its ornate design, featuring silver-gilded elements and gems,
In the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, one of the eleven papal portraits painted by Sandro Botticelli (1481–1482) on the south wall is that of Cornelius.
The Cyprian Reliquary in the Kornelimünster.
The Cyprian Reliquary in Kornelimünster Abbey holds relics of Saint Cyprian, a significant early Christian bishop and martyr, symbolizing his theological legacy and divine grace. It remains an important artifact for Christian
09/16 Saint Cyprian
Cyprian (ca. 210 to September 14, 258) was a bishop of Carthage and an early Christian writer of Berber descent, many of whose Latin works have survived. He is recognized as a saint in both the Western and Eastern Christian churches.
Born around the start of
09/15 Saint Valerian of Tournus
Valerian was martyred in Tournus, buried in its ancient cemetery, with his cult dating back to early Christian times, though lacking specific details about his life or martyrdom. By the 10th and 11th centuries, legends portrayed him as a Christian
09/16 Blessed Imelda Lambertini
Imelda Lambertini (1322-1333), born in Bologna, Italy, to a devout family, desired to receive her First Communion at age five but had to wait due to the customs of her time. At nine, she joined the Dominican nuns at Val di Pietra. On May 12, 1333,