Undetermined (DS5112) (Q22836)

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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 25:32, Lewis E M 25:32)
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Undetermined (DS5112)
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 25:32, Lewis E M 25:32)

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    Extent: 75 x 87 mm; parchment
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    Initial Q with St. Blaise of Sedaste with his curry comb
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    St. Blaise, bishop of Sedaste in Armenia, was martyred in 316. His feast day is February 3rd. According to his legend, he was beaten by his persecutors who tore his flesh apart with wool combs and then beheaded him. In this initial, he is shown holding the instrument of his torture: the wool comb.
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    Contributor: David Kalish
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    Cataloger: Dot Porter
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    Funder: Council on Library and Information Resources
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    4 December 2023
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    4 December 2023
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