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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Hadrian IV The English Pope



England, once known as Mary's Dowry for its devotion to Our Lady and catholic spirit, has produced one Pope. Born Nicholas Brakespear, Adrian or Hadrian IV became the Vicar of Christ on December 4th, 1154, so today's his anniversary.

Adrian came from Hertfordshire and entered the religious life in France where he was known as a formidable disciplinarian. I'm no expert, but I reckon the papacy could do with a bit of that right about now.

You can read all about him on the annoying Wikipedia, have a look. Thanks, Mr. Wolf, for the heads up.

Ubi Petrus,

LSP
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6 comments:

  1. AdrienneDecember 4, 2018 at 7:40 PM

    For obvious reasons I rather like Adrian.

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  2. LLDecember 4, 2018 at 8:32 PM

    I suspect that he'd beat the tar out of the current pontiff with his shepherd's crook.

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  3. LSPDecember 4, 2018 at 10:59 PM

    #MeToo, Adrienne.

    Good man that Breakspear.

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  4. LSPDecember 4, 2018 at 11:00 PM

    I get that feeling too, LL.

    Thanks for the tip.

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  5. Infidel de ManahattaDecember 5, 2018 at 11:21 AM

    As the Irish are found of saying, "Wasn't it a Pope who gave Ireland to the English."


    "Yes. But it was an English Pope."

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  6. LSPDecember 5, 2018 at 10:16 PM

    Infidel, they have a point...

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