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Lecture: A Canine Saint? ‘Saint’ Guinefort, Dogs, and Medieval Christians
November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Speaker: Steve Molvarec, S.J., of Boston College
Join us as we explore one of the most unusual stories of medieval spirituality. Discover the legend of ‘Saint’ Guinefort, a greyhound revered as a folk saint by French villagers during the Middle Ages.
This lecture, sponsored by The Bollandist Society, delves into the intersection of faith, folklore, and animals, exploring how the faithful came to venerate a dog as a protector of infants and healer of the sick. Unravel the mystery of this beloved canine and learn what his tale reveals about medieval Christianity’s relationship with animals, miracles, and popular piety.