St. Evenage
Father Mordrin was one of the fairest priests you could meet. Living in 12th/13th century Hertfordshire, he was renowned for settling disputes among his flock. He never took sides but always heard both sides. He represented the Age of Even-handedness.
Bad King John heard of this fame and sent his men to cut off Mordrin’s right hand. Unperturbed, Mordrin cut off his own left hand, to even things up. A saintly but futile gesture, since John’s men then cut off his head.
The Pope thought 'St Mordrin' sounded crap, so the martyr became St. Even Age. How very odd!
- Category: General / Misc
- Tags: Stevenage - a 'new town' but former home of classic novelist E.M. Forster.
4 comments add one below
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Neville Hunt over 7 years ago
It's a load of bollocks, but was fun to write! :-)
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S J Gunn over 7 years ago
Couldn't help but laugh Neville! Well done!!
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Aphiwe over 7 years ago
Lovely to read!! Well done. Amazing
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Neville Hunt over 7 years ago
Thank you very much, Aphiwe. I have read your own biog and I welcome you to Drablr.
