Goslinus

ON SAINT GOSLINUS, ABBOT, AT TURIN IN PIEDMONT

Around the year 1061.

Preliminary Commentary.

Goslinus, Abbot, at Turin in Italy (Saint)

G. H.

[1] In the Subalpine region of Italy, or in the Piedmontese territory, outside the walls of the most noble city of Turin, on its southern side, there existed for many centuries the illustrious monastery of Saint Solutor of the Benedictine Order, In the Piedmontese territory. which draws some origin from Saint Juliana, ^a matron whose Acts we shall illustrate on February 13. For she in the time of Diocletian and Maximian translated the bodies of Saints Solutor, Adventor, and Octavius of the Theban Legion, Martyrs (to whom the twentieth day of November is sacred), near Turin, the monastery of Saint Solutor and built ^a cell over them for their commemoration, and annexed an oratory. Saint Victor I, Bishop of Turin, who is said to have held the see in the year 310, enlarged that small building and endowed it with annual revenues. Gezo, or Gezonus, who was Bishop of Turin in the time of Saint Henry the Emperor, founded the aforementioned monastery of Saint Solutor, which Ulric Manfred and Berta his wife, Marquises of Susa, honored with innumerable and most ample privileges in the year 1031 and took under their own protection and guardianship. So Francis Augustine of the Church in his Piedmontese Chronology, chapters 5 and 23. That monastery of Saint Solutor, on account of its great revenues and jurisdiction, is considered to have been among the chief abbeys in Piedmont by Bernard Rosignoli, book 2 of the Theban History, published in Italian under the name of William Baldesani.

[2] The first Abbot to preside over this monastery was one named Romanus, in the same year 1031, whom Saint Goslinus (also called Goselinus and Guslinus) succeeded, having died there in holiness around the year 1061: whose sacred body was found 411 years after his death, as is related below. Saint Goslinus the Abbot governed it in the eleventh century. To this discovery February 10 was dedicated, as Ferrari testifies in the General Catalogue of Saints, where he has this: At Turin, the Discovery of Saints Goselinus the Abbot and Juliana the Matron. Saussay in the Supplement to the Gallican Martyrology: At Augusta Taurinorum, the Discovery of Saints Goselinus the Abbot and Juliana the Matron in the church of Saint Solutor the Martyr and of those famous from the Theban Legion, The Discovery of his relics was formerly celebrated on February 10. namely Adventor and Octavius -- of all of whose Discovery ^a solemn commemoration was formerly held there on that day. But now, because the bodies of all these Saints have been translated to the church of the Turin college of the Society of Jesus, the ecclesiastical office with the Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated on that day for the Discovery only of the three holy Martyrs; the solemnity is now on February 12. the twelfth of February being assigned to the veneration of Saint Goslinus, and the thirteenth to the cult of Saint Juliana. For the eleventh day, which interposes between them, is sacred to Saint Tigrinius, ^a Roman Martyr, whose body we have said is preserved in the same church on that day.

[3] The History of the Discovery and of the miracles, which occurred in the year 1472 in the months of June, July, August, and September -- more than ^a hundred in number -- described by an author who was both contemporary and an eyewitness of many, is preserved in the college of the Society of Jesus there, in an ancient manuscript codex. [The History of the Discovery and miracles of the year 1472 is published from ^a Turin manuscript.] This was communicated to us by the Reverend Father Giovanni Giacomo Turinetti of the same college, later its Rector, in the year 1653. A large portion of these miracles -- namely those performed in the month of June -- was approved by Giovanni di Compesio, Bishop of Turin, of which the testimony is given below.

[4] When in the year 1536 the monastery of Saint Solutor had to be destroyed, the sacred bodies of Saints Goslinus, Juliana, and the three Martyrs were brought into the city of Turin to the Priory of Saint Andrew, [The relics of Saint Goslinus and others were translated to the church of the Turin college of the Society of Jesus.] and deposited in the chapel of the Virgin Mary called Our Lady of Consolation until the year 1575. For at that time they were translated in solemn procession to the oratory of the Society of Jesus, to which they had been donated, and to this day are preserved with the highest veneration among the Fathers of the same Society in the church dedicated to Saints Solutor, Adventor, and Octavius. From the Acts of these Martyrs, to be given on November 20, certain excerpts are brought forward on February 13 in the Life of Saint Juliana, who first collected, buried, and venerated their bodies. There too is cited the diploma of Pope Gregory XIII, by which he ratifies that donation, and grants indulgences to all who should participate in the procession to be established for that purpose. The Pontiff in this Apostolic indult makes mention of the body of the Abbot Goslinus, whom he calls ^a Saint. It was enclosed in ^a wooden chest, from which Girolamo della Rovere, Archbishop of Turin and Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church, transferred it into another walnut chest, lined inside with bronze, on January 19, the very day of the Translation; the principal celebration of which, however, was held the following day, January 20, when the same Cardinal offered ^a solemn Mass and delivered ^a historical sermon on these Saints, published by Rosignoli with the Theban History, in which he asserts that Saint Goslinus was distinguished by many miracles both in life and in death.

[5] The ecclesiastical office with the Sacrifice of the Mass in honor of Saint Goslinus is celebrated each year on February 12 from the Common of Abbots, or of Confessors not Pontiffs. The body the ecclesiastical office concerning him. of the Saint is preserved in ^a finely crafted urn, deposited in the main altar on the right side, on which the Gospel is customarily recited.

HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE BODY AND MIRACLES OF SAINT GOSLINUS,

by an anonymous contemporary author, from the Turin manuscript.

Goslinus, Abbot, at Turin in Italy (Saint)

BHL Number: 3623

By an Anonymous Author, from manuscripts.

PART I

The life of Saint Goslinus, the occasion of the discovery of the body, and the description of the miracles.

[1] Most merciful God, who in every good work is to be invoked with right faith, made all things from the beginning of the world, and to the present acts and moves them, in order that he might save us by his ineffable mercy, as the Prophet says: The eyes of the Lord are upon the just, and his ears unto their prayers. Psalm 33:16 He willed that very many should be partakers and keepers of his commandments, that they might become co-heirs of his kingdom. Concerning whom Jerome sweetly writes: Among the celestial citizens We, hastening to the celestial fatherland, must pass by the death-dealing songs of the Sirens with deaf ears. And when we undertake the journey of eternal life, and prepare to return to the supernal city in which we are enrolled as citizens, hope, faith, and charity will open the gates of that glorious city and provide ^a very wide entrance. Therefore the wiser men, who changed their lives for the better, attained the splendor of true glory before God. Saint Goslinus dwells there, Among whom the humble Goslinus, once Abbot of the renowned monastery of Saint Solutor, is deservedly to be numbered -- who, aroused as from ^a very long sleep, adorned the city of Turin with wonderful devotion by his relics. Nor is it incredible to recount how briefly the miracles of that man stirred up the spirit of religion. For he who flourished in goodness of life is declared by heavenly gifts and everlasting joy.

[2] This man, born of the most illustrious family of the Avari, despising the gold and possessions of the world, born of the Avari family, and contemning all the pomp of pride and boasting, turned himself in his earliest age to the study of letters: and resolved to serve almighty God with all care and zeal as his most sure guide. Leading ^a humble life, therefore, he joyfully received the habit of the blessed poverty of Saint Benedict as ^a youth: formerly ^a Benedictine monk. and there, exercised through the discipline of virtues beyond what his age could bear, he not only assumed the teaching of most holy men, but also surpassed it far more excellently.

[3] After this, his spirit was increasingly augmented day by day toward the grace of virtues; nor was anything arduous to him and excelling in every virtue, that would bring an increase of salvation. Frequent vigils, fasts, prayers, unusual labors, and divine offices were always welcome. All therefore rejoiced and extolled God with the loudest voices, who had raised the holy man from so many dangers of the world to ^a more distinguished state in so short ^a time. For it seemed wonderful to many that the fellowship of obedience, chastity, penance, and probity had so suddenly been converted to an incorruptible treasure in his bosom. With such great gentleness and humility and example of ^a better life he shone among the monks made Abbot. that he was chosen as Abbot and Pastor of the most holy flock. He learned, therefore, to follow the Saviour who says: He who follows me does not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 8:12 Who, therefore, among the faithful doubts that the most religious men, who led their lives in great austerity and sincere heart and other virtues, are blessed and holy, when the Lord Jesus says: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God? Matthew 5:8 He saw, therefore, and rejoiced.

[4] From the codices of the sacred monastery it is found clearly enough that this most pious Pastor had faithfully slept for four hundred and eleven years, The body found after 411 years, and had immediately aroused the dormant devotion of the people of Turin, and had raised up ^a name nearly extinct. Therefore it is deservedly sung with the Prophet: You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word. Psalm 118:65 If, therefore, anyone kindled by devotion to so great ^a Father wishes to know how he was recently found and is venerated, these documents relate in order. First, indeed, with the supreme Creator inspiring, while the reverend Father in Christ, recognized from the epitaph: Lord George of Lucerna, Abbot of the aforesaid monastery, was devoutly repairing the buildings of his church, he came upon the tomb of that most holy man in which he lies. He beholds, therefore, the epitaph of the just and most pious Father, and the body decently covered with ^a cope, ^a crown which we call ^a mitre, and ^a staff, in the manner of the ancients. And while he was examining each thing more carefully, two bodies were found: of Goslinus, namely, and of Anastasius. Goslinus's body lay higher; Anastasius's somewhat lower.

[5] But lest it escape posterity, ^a wondrous thing is observed by all who are present. The bones of Goslinus, held together by the cope, the whitest bones deposited in the tomb, remain most white, free from all impurity, and are marked by the sign of no stain -- which signifies that his life was most pure. The bones of the venerable Father remain therefore in the tomb; but the head is enclosed more prominently in ^a crystal vessel. the head enclosed in crystal. Behold, our Saviour, to whom nothing is believed to be hidden, searches the hearts of the faithful: that they may visit the pious Abbot Goslinus with ^a sincere heart, and then, as far as the Church commands, proclaim him, and ceaselessly praise and adore God in his Saints, they are distinguished by miracles: and with pious veneration and prayers importune him, that they may wholesomely find and obtain grace -- which has been divinely bestowed. For the blind, the deaf, and the lame, and the bodies of the languishing, are healed by his prayers and merits.

[6] We, therefore, who are instructed in the divine Scriptures, and who are not ignorant that similar examples have preceded us; who daily embrace the illustrious works of the faithful and have learned that greater things are contained in the maxims and deeds of the ancients -- therefore he too in his life shone with divine virtues,

we shall call Blessed and Sons of the most high God those who on account of the integrity of their life, at God's command, obtain paradise. This Goslinus, therefore, ^a most holy Pastor, whose life we believe was adorned with illustrious and divine virtues, and whom also wondrous and heavenly works, more marvelously recognized in our own days, declare -- we shall proclaim to be ^a servant and son of almighty God. Sirach 31:8. For concerning him it is deservedly sung in the Book of Wisdom: Blessed is the man who was found without blemish, and who did not go after gold, nor put his hope in the treasures of money. [9.] Who is this, and we will praise him? For he wrought wonders in his life. He who was tried in him and found perfect, to him shall be eternal glory: who was able to transgress and did not transgress, to do evil and did not do it: just and holy, and 10. therefore his goods are established in the Lord, and all the Church of the Saints shall declare his alms. [11.] For he is to be inscribed with the just who performs the works of justice. He is read as just and pious on his tomb; therefore with the just he has obtained the heavenly portion, according to the saying: The just shall live forever, and their reward is with the Lord. Wisdom 5:16 Wondrous therefore is God in his Saints, and holy in all his works. For the counsels of God are not like the counsels of men, nor are his ways like our ways. But as far as heaven is from the earth, so far are the thoughts of the Lord from the thoughts of men: for the words of the Most High shall endure forever.

[7] And if great difficulty presents itself in transcribing the virtues and miracles, and it is very arduous to satisfy the wishes of each individual, since deeds must be matched by words; nevertheless, lest the splendor of so great ^a Father be hidden, those things which shall be found more worthy of record and better known are set down in this brief memorial. Miracles are described, With confidence, therefore, and with all mature correction, it remains to write as truthfully as possible, in ^a plain and humble style, of the resplendent miracles and graces of the Blessed Goslinus. But lest this should seem absurd or foreign to the Catholic faith, the Reverend Father in Christ, the Lord Giovanni di Compesio, Bishop of Turin, accompanied by ^a college of sacred men, more diligently visited the aforesaid tomb: by order of the Bishop of Turin, and there, having made ^a careful examination among the religious concerning the Blessed Goslinus, he decreed that on the morrow as many as possible who had obtained grace by his prayers should be presented before him as true witnesses. confirmed by lawful witnesses: The monks, complying with his wishes, fulfilled the requests of his exhortation.

[8] When, therefore, the order of examination had been carried out with regard to each one, he delivered ^a discourse useful to religion, for the worship of God, of this kind. and they are like ^a sowing Whoever does anything, unless he has first been persuaded of what profits him, will not do what he does promptly or competently. For whoever wishes to sow grain considers whether he is certain that through future rains the earth will sprout and he will gather pleasing fruits, and will cheerfully convert an abundant harvest into his barn. For no one takes labor in vain; no one, finally, seeks work the fruits of ^a life once lived in holiness. in which he hopes for no profit. If, therefore, this Goslinus of yours, who in the time of the holy Fathers flourished in integrity of life and holiness of morals, sowed in tears and in compunction of heart before our Creator, he now reaps in exultation and joy in the fellowship of the Saints. Whence deservedly the voice of exultation and salvation was heard in the tents of the just. And to each one ^a recompense will be made by the Lord for his merits, who is held just in all things.

a That is, from the year 1061 to 1472.

b Francesco della Chiesa reports that George, of the Lords of Lucerna, governed that abbey from the year 1459 to the year 1480.

c The same author says that the bodies of Saints Gozelinus and Anastasius were found at Turin in the year 1472, during the episcopate of Giovanni di Compesio.

d Created Bishop in 1469: his Brief is given below. He was afterward made Archbishop of Tarentaise, and in 1485 he consecrated the church of the Friars Minor at Cluses in the diocese of Geneva. Francesco della Chiesa reports that he also presided over that see.

PART II

Miracles of Saint Goslinus the Abbot, performed in the year 1472.

CHAPTER I

Miracles performed in the month of June.

[1] While these things were thus happening, the distinguished Doctor of medicine, Lord Michael de Berutis, ducal physician of Savoy, who had been afflicted for seven years and more by ^a most bitter and poisonous bolus in his stomach, a ducal physician healed from ^a chronic stomach disease, walking by God's inspiration to the monastery where Goslinus the servant of God lies, lingered for some time at his tomb, raised the eyes of his mind, and judged from the wax images that heavenly graces had been bestowed. While meditating on similar matters, he questioned the monks: What venerable thing lies here? To whom the monks replied: Goslinus the pious Abbot, through whose prayers many citizens have already obtained grace. The physician, hearing these things, gathered great hope of recovering his health. Bending his knees, therefore, he prostrated himself before the pious Father, and offered humble prayers, saying: Good and faithful servant, whom the Lord set over his household, that you might return greater talents: look, I beseech you, upon my affliction, and by your prayers cast out this cruel bolus -- for it could not be cured by physicians' aid or human art. If I shall have obtained this liberality, and shall be cleansed by your prayers, I shall visit your tomb prone with wax and much gold for nine days and more. by ^a vow made at the tomb, When these things had been thus performed, he obtained the free course of nature, and everything superfluous flowed from his full breast. The human physician therefore runs to the helps of the heavenly physician, he is healed, and is healed by the prayers of the servant of God, for whom ^a thousand medicines had been unavailing. And upon obtaining his liberation, ^a very great concourse of the people of Turin flowed to the Father's basilica, and like an angel of God revealed the deed. The salutary voice sings like ^a trumpet, announcing Goslinus as God's servant; whence indeed images, lights, and very many gifts for fulfilling vows are brought from everywhere. Whence it happened that and he testifies to this under oath: when the Reverend Lord Giovanni di Compesio, Bishop of Turin, heard these things, he solemnly examined this physician, ^a noble witness, together with many others under oath: who praised every virtue and every grace in the presence of the sacred college.

[2] After him came the noble George de Bialecis, ^a distinguished citizen of Turin, whom ^a most grievous consumption had invaded. For he had been vomiting blood for many years, consumption and vomiting of blood are expelled, both days and months; nor was there any hope of life for him among the physicians. Abandoned therefore by the help of physicians, with great fervor he commended himself to the servant of God Goslinus, that by his prayers he might enjoy the health of both soul and body. George obtains the gift of God and is restored by an immense grace: at whose liberation all the people are amazed and give immortal thanks to the Most High for so great ^a gift; and lest he be stigmatized with the vice of ingratitude, on each Sunday he visits the tomb of the venerable Father with humble devotion and fulfills his worthy vows. The Reverend Lord Bishop did not ^a omit to examine his testimony as well.

[3] Joanneta, wife of John Arduini, an upright woman and faithful to God, having long suffered ^a flux of the womb, a flux of blood, was suddenly freed by the prayers of the pious Father. Her voice so rang out among the other women that more than ^a thousand matrons encircled his tomb with wax.

[4] John Benna of ^b Chieri, struck by some unknown poison, swollen like ^a wineskin, swelling from poison, with no less devotion implored Goslinus to piously succor him in his wretchedness: he was divinely restored to his former health. He too, when examined, was found trustworthy.

[5] Leonard Demadis, ^a distinguished citizen, had ^a son lying in ^a grave illness, a desperate disease, in whom there was no longer hope of life. When the faithful father commends him to the pious Father and promises to fulfill vows for his son, the boy is freed and gives joy to his father for the recovery of his health. This is sufficiently wondrous, since his mother had been mourning him as half-dead. This was confirmed by the examination already mentioned.

[6] Columbinus Fea of ^c Susa, residing at Turin, seized by ^a most bitter pain of the head, a most bitter headache, betook himself with great hope to the tomb of the blessed Abbot; and having prayed there at length, his head was made free. Rejoicing therefore, he prayed more fervently for his daughter, that she might recover the health of her eyes: to whom the grace of health was restored.

[8] Francisca, wife of John Ponzardus of ^e Pinerolo, lay for many days in ^a strange illness, a pain taking away speech, and while she was taking no food, wasted by pains, she remained as if speechless. Her husband, whose care he was attending with diligent zeal, besought the venerable Abbot to come to the aid of his wretched wife by his prayers; to whom, liberty having been obtained, he fulfilled worthy vows for his dear wife.

[9] Bertinus of Crema had ^a daughter laboring with the most grievous fevers, a most grievous fever whom he could not aid except by the prayers of the blessed Father; for the celestial medicine proceeding from the most holy treasury heals the hearts of all the faithful and leaves no one without ^a share of its grace.

[10] John Thomas of ^f Moreta, ^a most celebrated town, an upright man, struck with the loathsome disease of leprosy, hearing of the merits of this most blessed Abbot, leprosy, betook himself to the city, and with pure devotion fervently commended himself into the hands of the venerable Father. When he had fulfilled his vows, he found himself made whole from every lesion. But since so great ^a thing was not easily believed, the Bishop commanded that he be presented for public examination; at which, when he was present, having removed his garments, he showed his solid scars to the sacred college. And when he was examined more carefully, he was questioned on many points. He, answering reverently, was found faithful, and had suffered from that disease for many years.

[11] Lazarus Vegla, ^a well-to-do man of Turin, was found blind for two years, blindness, so that he could discern nothing by sight. He only heard that the church was being frequented daily with unusual crowds (he is said to have lived near it), and the bells ringing more sweetly than usual in the manner of solemnities; the cause of which he inquired about. His wife and household revealed the whole matter and provoked him with tears to ^a singular devotion. Whence, bending his knees and prostrate on the ground, he made ^a vow and humbly invoked the pious Goslinus, that by his prayers he might obtain the grace of seeing. He sees, therefore, and visits the tomb of the blessed Father each day. He too was tested by the examination mentioned above -- whether he now saw and could discern individual objects. The eyes of this man were therefore opened, and it was deemed ^a wondrous work.

[12] weakness of the feet, Peter Mellini, ^a man of good judgment, sick in his feet for sixteen years, had spent no small amount of money to acquire health. He was freed from his fetters by the prayers of the most devout Pastor, walks upright without ^a staff, and presents himself everywhere unharmed.

[13] The noble Bartholomew Cortesius, ^a man of advanced age, lay ill for many years with ^a most severe disease: a long-lasting illness, his sons with tender zeal encouraged him to make ^a vow: moved by their persuasions, he commended himself to the Blessed Abbot, and as one contrite for his sins, with great weeping invoked his patron. It is ^a wondrous thing that he immediately walked about unharmed.

[14] Odinus de Ponte, ^a youth, having climbed ^a tree quite high above the ground for the purpose of gathering fruit, fell carelessly to the earth: a lethal languor, indeed, from the violent impact he nearly crushed his neck, and there he was left half-dead and speechless. His companions wept, since he had already lain rigid for four hours, foaming as if placed in his death agony. But God, who wills no one to perish, aroused these boys to invoke the devout Goslinus, and to favor this wretched one. And when prayer had been made, the boy arose, as if roused from sleep while playing, and wondered what that crowd of boys meant. And when the accident was explained to him, they gave thanks together, weeping. For this boy most devoutly visited the tomb, and offered gifts from his possessions.

[15] Sebastian Selerius of Moncalieri, burning with ^a bitter fire on his right side, St. Anthony's fire. placed all his hope of liberation in the Blessed Goslinus: and being gravely ill, he was soon freed by his prayers. For he was burning, and the stench made it horrible to behold.

CHAPTER II

Other miracles of Saint Goslinus performed in the same month of June.

[16] The wife of Francis Carthe, ^a devout woman, was fatigued by ^a certain prolonged rigidity of the sinews, rigidity of the sinews is cured, and since she could not move except by human assistance, she considered her life burdensome to herself: she raised her mind to heaven, and with tears poured forth her prayers, and besought the piety of the holy Pastor, that she might recover along with her ailing son. Both were freed and enjoyed the gift of charity.

[17] Oldradus de Baratonia, afflicted by ^a most severe stone or gravel, was tormented for eleven years, and was never helped by the art of physicians. a stone or gravel, He therefore implored the devout Father, that he might obtain some grace of relief. And he found himself so free that it seemed ^a wondrous thing: and having found grace, he fulfilled worthy vows.

[18] The Lady Alissia, wife of the distinguished Doctor of both laws, Lord John de Paniciis, a plague upon cattle, ^a venerable and most religious woman, possessed ^a herd of cattle infected with disease: and when she beheld the cattle dying, and had no remedy for their recovery, she humbly commended herself to the Blessed Goslinus, that he might preserve her herds, in which she fulfilled the duties of piety each day according to her custom: and when she had completed her vows, no beast perished thereafter.

[19] Bartholomew Vinardus had ^a daughter lying ill with ^a grave infirmity; a grave infirmity, and since he could not succor her with medicines, he entrusted her liberation to the pious Abbot. And she obtained grace by the prayers of the Blessed Father.

[20] N. Aymonetus de Opecis of Vigone was held by the most bitter fevers, fever, so that he seemed to be consumed by burning: and when he had presented himself at the tomb of the Blessed Father, he obtained ^a free portion.

[21] Maurice Galli of Saint-Maurice long suffered ^a flux, and was reduced almost to ^a state of half-death: an incurable flux, for he was freed not by human medicines but by the intercession of Blessed Goslinus; and in the manner of ^a Catholic man he gave thanks, and as ^a suppliant visited the church where the tomb is, and recovered from the excessive disturbance of his stomach.

[22] Anthony Zacherius of the valley of Cicida, while he was working around the mill for flour, by some vehement force I know not what, the millstone crushed his shin: a broken shin. and prostrated on the ground from the extreme pain, he cried out, and ground his teeth as if dying. A barber-surgeon skilled in his art brought him help; but though he lay ill for many days, he felt no beginning of remedy. Whereupon, greatly afflicted, hoping to be more swiftly aided by divine medicine, he invoked with living voice the pious Abbot Goslinus, that by his prayers he might relieve his bitterness: and the generous Father succored his poverty.

[23] Henrietus Cortesius, ^a citizen of Turin, ^a good man, lay ill for not ^a few days with ^a disease of the kidneys, a disease of the kidneys, and deemed his life grievous and burdensome, since he was so terribly tormented: and since medicines did not help him, he fled with ^a pure mind to the servant of God, from whom he promptly obtained the grace of walking.

[24] Maria, wife of John Ambertus, ^a citizen of Turin, having long suffered in her eye, pain in the eye and head, with the greatest devotion visited the tomb of the Blessed Father, and brought with her ^a daughter laboring with ^a severe headache: for whom the pious Abbot obtained ^a heavenly recompense in exchange for an earthly gift.

[25] John Amadeus, son of Johannon Ubertarius, ^a citizen of Turin, had long gone about like ^a quadruped, difficulty in walking, the sign of which caused no small distress to his mother: for whose salvation his mother commended him to the pious Abbot, and he was soon set upright and walked in ^a free manner.

[26] Dominic, son of John Druetus, cast down by ^a most grievous disease of the sinews, lay ill for many days, and was so wasted that he was considered nearly dead: contraction of the sinews, on whose behalf his father with great weeping besought the pious Abbot that he might preserve him by his prayers: and when he had returned to him, he was found rejoicing.

[27] The noble Gaspard Viviani, ^a most vigilant advocate, was tormented for six days and more by ^a vehement pain in his foot: pain in the feet. for whose liberation physicians and barber-surgeons hastened, by whose remedies he was not helped. Then, despairing of his health, he feared that he had fallen victim to sorcery, which was more distressing to him. He was therefore anguished and tormented, and turned himself to the Blessed Goslinus: and having poured forth his prayers, he slept for ^a little while: and upon awaking, he found himself unharmed. On the morrow he hastened to visit the tomb of the Blessed Physician, and fulfilled worthy praises.

[28] Peter Rivorie of Leinì had ^a severely injured left foot, an injury of the foot, which he could not easily drag along with him: nor did he consider any other physician propitious to him except the benign Abbot, to whom ^a multitude of people hastened: and having invoked him prostrate, he joyfully fulfilled his vows.

[29] Michael Sellarius, ^a citizen, had long used the help of physicians on account of the burden of gout; and since they could neither cure nor relieve him, gout, they left his illness to the holy Physician for treatment. And abandoned by their hand, he offered himself to the Blessed Goslinus for healing: who so anointed him with heavenly medicine that neither wound nor impediment was seen in him.

[30] The daughter of James Rosarius, ^a citizen of Turin, languishing with continual fevers, continual fever, recovered robust health through the prayers of this most blessed Father.

[31] Stephen Ruate, ^a citizen of Turin, ^a good man, had suffered in his shin for many years: pain of the shin, and though he had used various remedies, he was deprived of no pain. Therefore he too ran to the fountain of piety, that by the prayer of Goslinus he might walk freely. The pious Father fulfilled his vows.

[32] a desperate languor of an infant, John Gullinus, son of Gabriel Canavesius, ^a citizen of Turin, an infant wrapped in swaddling bands, was held by ^a grave languor: and little hope of life was held for him; and his pious mother knew not how to help him unless she were aided by divine charity. With bare feet she hastened to the tomb of the servant of God, and fulfilled her vows on bended knees: and returning home, she beheld the child joyful, whom on the following day she presented to the holy Abbot at Mass.

[33] Antonina, wife of Bartholomew Anna, was pressed by great pains in her eye, pain in the eye and head, and her head, shattered by long affliction, was treated with medicines. She prostrate gave her vows to the Blessed Goslinus, by whose aid she obtained her health.

[34] Anthony Luparia of Rivoli had long suffered ^a wound in his shin, a wound of the shin, which they call ^a fistula: for which neither ointments nor washes availed, but only the assistance of the most pious Abbot. When he had presented himself at the tomb to fulfill his vows, and had heard Mass, he went on to the town unharmed.

[35] Anthony Perole, ^a citizen, overcome by ^a loathsome flux, betook himself with devout mind to the church a flux, where the Blessed Abbot rests, and there by his merits obtained grace.

[36] Perinus Barberius, ^a most expert surgeon, was long fatigued by ^a horrible vomiting. a horrible vomiting, This indeed caused not only himself but also others great disgust: and he, when he had promptly received bodily relief, and then obtained solace through the prayers of the Blessed Pastor, recognized the heavenly gift with the highest honor.

[37] dimness of the eyes, Margaret, wife of Louis Ranotus, ^a citizen of Turin, bore in her eyes ^a heavy and dark sort of mist, from which she greatly feared lest she become blind: yet she applied the best medicines with diligent care. And when nothing availed her, she turned herself entirely to Goslinus, the saving Physician; aided by whose patronage, she obtained the free grace of seeing.

[38] Julian of Rubianetta, whose life was spent in the construction of buildings, pain of the head, vexed for many days by ^a dire pain of the head, obtained saving help through the prayers of the pious Abbot. In whose honor he offered ^a memorable wax offering, and having promised his labor, departed with gratitude.

[39] a deformed lameness, John Capellerius of Pinerolo, like ^a quadruped monstrously sweeping the ground, devoutly presented himself to the Blessed Goslinus, that by his prayers he might walk upright in the manner of men; and by his aid his shins were set upright.

[40] William Vaudagna, ^a citizen of Turin, was long afflicted by ^a vehement pain in his ribs: pain of the ribs and shins, and in his shins he was so oppressed that he seemed to drag stones upon his shoulders. This indeed was not ^a little salutary to him, when, cleansed by the prayers of the Blessed Goslinus, he escaped.

[41] Sebastian Selerius of Moncalieri, burning as if by ^a most bitter fire in his arm, St. Anthony's fire, was goaded by the greatest stench and pain, and knew not by what ointments he might be helped: behold, he opened his mind and invoked the pious Goslinus, that he might obtain the grace of healing: immediately he was made free, and prostrate fulfilled his vows to him.

[42] Peter Rabagli of Borgaro, having suffered from ^a most foul flux for six months and more, visited the tomb of the Blessed Abbot with the greatest devotion: and at his prayers he was immediately cleansed. This sign increased the faith of many, and established the hope of devotion.

[43] Catherine, wife of James Selerius, a flux, ^a citizen of Turin, was shaken for twenty-two years by ^a great turbulence in her ears, and could not be cured by the art of physicians. a turbulence of the ears, And hearing of the merits of the Blessed Goslinus, she entrusted herself to him with conspicuous faith; and by his prayer all the disturbance was soon removed, and she offered grateful gifts for so singular ^a benefit.

[44] Michael Cambiani, otherwise known as de Aglo, ^a citizen of Turin, deprived of the course of nature, an obstruction of nature, for ^a long time led ^a life as if in ^a dried-up body; and when he had come to the tomb of the heavenly Physician to pray, he carried back with him the grace of health.

[45] Matthew Caponus, ^a citizen of Turin, was freed from an abscess which he had long borne on his head, an abscess of the head, by the prayers of the Blessed Abbot: in whose memory he caused wax and holy sacrifices to be offered, lest he be marked as ungrateful for so wondrous ^a gift.

[46] Alesina, daughter of George de Cruce, ^a citizen of Turin, having been struck in the eye, bore ^a severe growth which some call ^a floreta. The father therefore fearing a blemish of the eye, lest she lose the eye, commended her to the Blessed Goslinus, that by his prayer he might remove so enormous ^a blemish from the girl's eye.

[47] Augustine Boretus of Vigone, struck by ^a bitter pain in his shin, pain of the shin. dragged along his laborious gait with great difficulty: and when herbal remedies availed him nothing, he received the help of health from the Blessed Goslinus.

[48] John de Canibus, ^a citizen of Turin, ^a commendable merchant, while one day during the harvest season he was visiting his estates for the purpose of collecting grain, fell upon the venom of ^a serpent: A venomous serpent driven away. by which he was suddenly swollen and his face made deformed. He failed in his sight, and as if dazed abandoned the road: what to do, or by what remedy he might be helped in the fields, he knew not. Behold, as one in distress he feared he was about to expire: then on bended knees he invoked the Blessed Goslinus, that he might destroy the venomous basilisk, and by his merits turn this fear of his into joy: and grace was soon administered to him; and he presented himself at the tomb of the Blessed Father.

CHAPTER III

Miracles of Saint Goslinus performed in the month of July.

[49] Catherine, relict of Master Stephen of Biella, was tormented for two years and more by bitter pains: and having been reduced to ^a state like dry wood, she had lost all hope of remedy. For she, since she was helped neither by the power of herbs A long and troublesome pain cured, nor of physicians, humbly commended herself to the Blessed Goslinus: that he might intercede for her pitiable need, and straighten her curved body, and obtain health and the grace of walking. And when she breathed thus with ^a devout heart, it is wondrous how quickly she recovered by his prayers.

[50] Jacobina la Bidalla, having ^a daughter laboring with the most severe fevers, rightly feared lest she perish; and that pious mother had long provided human help: and when that availed her little, she hastily turned to the pious Abbot, and watered his tomb with great tears, praying that by his merits her daughter might recover. And when she had fulfilled this duty of piety, a dangerous fever, returning home she found her daughter cheerful: to whom she said, Greetings, daughter, how do you fare? The heavenly physician, she replied, has just now healed me with his right hand.

[51] pain in the loins, Petrinus of Viconuovo suffered grievously in his loins for two years and more; and since he was disturbed by daily pain, he believed that remedies could never be tried upon him: and while he thus agitated his mind within himself, he devoutly commended himself to the pious Abbot. By whose prayers he obtained his health.

[52] Alafina, daughter of Anthony Bone of Turin, fell from the roof of ^a house to the ground: danger of death from ^a heavy fall, and her limbs were not ^a little shaken. For she was considered dead, and it was thought no help could be given her except that ^a grave be prepared for her. For when the father had exercised his piety about her, he said: O Goslinus, pious Pastor, just as you cared for your monks for their salvation, so now offer prayers for my daughter, lest she perish by this sudden death. And she was restored to health.

[53] Jacobina, wife of Augustine de Bona, for sixteen years and more was pressed by ^a horrible wound in her shin; a wound of the shin, and since she was not to receive healing except by divine means, she shed tears before the pious servant of God at his tomb. By whose prayer she was freed.

[54] Maria, wife of Michael de Girardino, devoutly commended her infant daughter, an infant's disease, languishing from I know not what disease, to the pious Father: by whose beneficence she was immediately helped.

[55] Catherine, wife of John Barutellus, was long fatigued by an incredible pain in the soles of her feet, pain of the feet, and lest she be further tormented, she turned herself with devout faith to the Blessed Abbot; from whom she obtained relief.

[56] flux of the womb, Isabella, wife of John de Collis of Turin, was long afflicted by ^a shameful flux of the womb: and as if spurned by the company of women, and deprived of the favor of marriage, she never hoped to be freed. But when she heard that many had been freed by the prayers of the Blessed Abbot, and consolidated from various illnesses and troublesome pain, she turned to the Blessed Goslinus: by whose prayers she found herself restored.

[57] James, ^a weaver of Ivrea, ^a resident of Turin, who for many days was afflicted by ^a horrible vomiting, a horrible vomiting, was soon freed by the prayers of the holy Pastor.

[58] disgust of the stomach, Catherine of Altessano, daughter of Peroninus, was also saddened by ^a similar disgust of the stomach, and was sometimes seen half-dead, though never given to drink. And because no one wished to marry her, she visited the tomb of the Blessed Father as ^a suppliant: by whose entreaty her stomach was pacified.

[59] pain of the stone, Jacobinus, son of Anthony Mozatus of Grugliasco, was distressed by bitter pains of stone or gravel: and was freed by the prayers of the most devout Abbot.

[60] Ambrosius, son of Stephen Fornaserius of Grasso, a grave illness, labored long with ^a grave illness: and fleeing to the pious Abbot, he immediately obtained heavenly medicine.

[61] And with him John Anthony Fornaserius approached with no less devotion, fever, that by his prayers he might be freed from daily fevers: and as they prayed, wondrous health was restored.

[62] Joanina Longa, when she had been tormented for eighteen years with ^a withered arm, an arm withered for 18 years, turned herself prostrate to the Blessed Goslinus: by whose aid she obtained ^a wondrous grace for her arm.

[63] Bartholomew Lepra, ^a citizen of Turin, had long borne with him gout and ^a fistula, gout, an incurable wound: and having performed his devotion at the tomb of the pious Abbot, he joyfully carried away ^a remedy for all his affliction.

[64] Margarot, wife of Luke Panaterius, for ^a long time suffered ^a certain hard affliction in her shin, a disease of the shin. which they call the disease of Saint Manzius. For she, while she was sometimes greatly disturbed, fleeing to the pious Abbot, obtained the fulfillment of her petition.

[65] Dominic Balthasar of Chivasso, a grave illness overcome by ^a certain grave illness, took no food or drink: on whose behalf his father implored the Blessed Goslinus, that by his prayers he might live.

[66] Turinus de Ponte, worn down by the most bitter pains, frequented the aids of medicine for ^a year: bitter pains, and when they availed him little, he presented himself with good health at the tomb of the Blessed Abbot.

[67] Bartholomea, wife of John de Nepotibus of Turin, for twenty-four years and more was shaken as if by ^a migraine in her head. a disease of the head lasting 24 years, And when medicines had not cured her, Goslinus healed her with heavenly remedies.

[68] Alaxina, wife of John Tapinus of Turin, had two children sick with fevers: a dangerous fever affecting two children, to which ^a flux with vomiting was added; and no hope of life was seen in them. But the good woman, their pious mother, as ^a suppliant embraced the tomb of the Blessed Abbot upon the ground, that both sons might be restored to health.

[69] Francis Rubeus of Caselle, a quartan fever lasting 10 months, was agitated by quartan fevers for ten months: and was freed by the intercession of the Blessed Goslinus.

[70] The wife of Master George of Pisa lamented her languishing infant; for he could neither take the breast, a desperate languor of an infant, nor give ^a cry: no life was apparent. The weeping mother therefore carried the infant with bare feet to the church of the Blessed Father with wax; and having presented him, she soon carried him back free, and the father, caressing him, immediately recognized the grace.

[71] Alasina, wife of John Capellerius of Turin, for six years and more suffered ^a menstrual flux a flux and vomiting lasting 6 years, and ^a shameful vomiting; for she sometimes lay as if dead, beseeching the help of physicians: and when they brought her no aid, she, weeping, prostrate commended herself to the Blessed Goslinus: and by his aid she freely gloried.

[72] James Costa of Collegno, swollen all over by I know not what poison, like ^a wineskin, could not walk, a nature infected by poison, and could speak but little. When he beheld ^a priest with the grace of confession in the manner of the faithful, he acknowledged that death was imminent. To whom the priest said: Have confidence, my son, and commend yourself to the Blessed Goslinus, and you shall live. At whose persuasion, mounting ^a horse, he humbly visited the tomb of the Blessed Abbot, and wonderfully obtained his health.

[73] Guiotus, ^a good barber-surgeon, while visiting his estates, a wound from the bite of dogs, was attacked by three most voracious dogs, who, tearing at him, threw him to the ground. And when he feared he would die from the bite of their fangs, he cried out to Goslinus the servant of God: and freed by his help, he immediately visited his church.

[74] James Bastardi of Colleretto fell into the disease of plague: plague, and fearing lest he be banished, he secretly commended himself to the pious Abbot: by whose intercession he remained unharmed.

[75] Joanina, wife of William Cerutus of Turin, laboring for six years from the disease of ^a certain abscess, an abscess of the breast lasting 6 years, was frequently afflicted in her breast: and since she led ^a burdensome life, she turned to the tomb of the Blessed Pastor: by whose prayer she showed herself free.

CHAPTER IV

Miracles of Saint Goslinus performed in the month of August.

[76] Dominic Cordoanus of Turin, tormented for many days by an immense pain in his loins: Pain of the loins driven away. who obtained the aid of the best remedy through the Blessed Goslinus.

[77] fever; Ardizonus Fiaschi of San Benigno attested that he had recovered from severe fevers by the merits of the Blessed Abbot.

[78] Antonietus Gauterius of Grugliasco, for ten years and more was fatigued by certain drops, sciatica lasting 10 years, or sciatic pains, in his thighs: and by the intercession of the holy Abbot he immediately merited liberation.

[79] stone lasting 8 years: Joanina, wife of George Borgetus of Turin, for eight years led ^a perpetually querulous life with the pitiable burning of stone or gravel: and when she had fled to the Blessed Goslinus, she remained free.

[80] Salina, wife of Anthony Girardus, was wasted by ^a certain great languor, a woman in childbirth is helped, and she was with child and near to giving birth: and she, fearing ^a miscarriage, obtained by the prayers of the Blessed Abbot ^a safe delivery with good health.

[81] Antonia, daughter of John Messanus of Pianezza, was tormented by ^a great pain in every limb: pain of the limbs is cured, and when the powers of herbs availed her nothing, the Blessed Goslinus opened the way to health by his prayers.

[82] the power of walking is restored, Laurentia of Hosta walked with ^a heavy and troublesome gait, and for ^a long time found no help of remedy except in the Blessed Goslinus, her patron.

[83] and sight, Michaella, wife of Antonietus Moglacus, long bore ^a blind eye: which she recovered seeing by the aid of the Blessed Abbot.

[84] Catherine, wife of Jacobinus Vitonetus, a withered arm is healed, bore ^a withered arm with great anxiety for eight years and more: for which many medicines availed nothing; but she was wonderfully aided by the help of the holy Father.

[85] William Prugnus of Valle Cicida was freed from ^a severe flux by the prayers of the Blessed Abbot: and one laboring from ^a flux. and having obtained so great ^a grace, he soon visited his tomb as ^a suppliant with wax and praises.

CHAPTER V

Miracles of Saint Goslinus performed in the month of September.

[86] The shin and foot are cured, Brunus de la Cruce, ^a citizen, ^a praiseworthy man, dragged an ailing shin and ^a swollen foot; and by the merits of the Blessed Abbot he recovered the free faculty of walking.

[87] Valerianus Galiana of Coazze, when he was troubled by ^a morbid fire in his shin, another shin, hastened to the tomb of the Blessed Father: and by his oracles he recovered his former health.

[88] John Louis of Verolengo, when he lay prostrate with the most bitter fevers, a dangerous fever, and had little hope of recovery, commending himself to the Blessed Goslinus, he obtained good health.

[89] Gaudia, wife of Martin Barberius, when she had long been weighed down by ^a powerful flux, a vehement flux, was immediately freed by the gift of the Blessed Abbot.

[90] an intolerable pain of the foot, Guilhelmina of Giaveno was afflicted by ^a certain intolerable pain in her foot: and since she found no relief, she humbly commended herself to the Blessed Goslinus, that by his prayers he might lighten so great ^a burden: and when she had made her vow as ^a suppliant, she obtained ^a gentle grace.

[91] Bernard Borgarelli of Cambiano, with the Blessed Goslinus as guide, was freed from ^a most grievous illness: a dangerous illness, death had been imminent for him.

[92] Lancelot de Strata, worn down by ^a long-lasting flux, a dangerous illness, flux, ^a shattered body, was made joyful by the prayers of the Blessed Abbot.

[93] Margaret of Valle Cicida, whose whole body seemed to be shattered, was immediately freed by the merits of the Blessed Father.

[94] Catherine Sapientis of Carignano, suffering grievously in her eye, an afflicted eye, pain of the kidneys, merited liberation through the Blessed Abbot.

[95] Antonia, wife of John Cubanus of Pianezza, was troubled by ^a most grievous pain in her kidneys, and when she had visited the tomb of the Blessed Goslinus as ^a suppliant, she returned home in good health.

[96] James Canaverius of Grugliasco, suffering from ^a flux, a flux, was healed with heavenly medicine by the aid of the pious Abbot.

[97] Michael Pianta of Chivasso, who on account of ^a most bitter illness had been left for dead, an illness unto death, immediately recovered good health with the holy and pious Abbot interceding for him.

[98] John Barda of Livorno for eight years and more dragged about troublesome attacks of gout; and when he had prayed prostrate to the pious Abbot, gout lasting 8 years, he soon recovered the free use of his limbs, and for so wondrous ^a gift he offered wax and small presents.

[99] Michaella, wife of Perinus Cerutus of Pianezza, fever, when she was bitterly tormented by daytime fevers, found help only in the Blessed Goslinus.

[100] Margaret, wife of John Troya of Baratonia, when she was gripped by ^a vehement pain in childbirth, and labored as if in her death agony, difficulty in giving birth, with ^a suppliant mind she invoked the pious Abbot, that he might extend his right hand to her delivery and to herself: and so with free passage she gave birth.

[101] Catherine, wife of Peter Maneschalchi, by the prayer of the pious Abbot, an affliction of the throat and teeth, was wonderfully cured of the affliction of the throat and teeth.

[102] John Violanus of Camburzano was pressed by adverse health in his bed; a grave illness, and since his life seemed near to death, and left without hope of recovery, upon invoking the aid of the Blessed Father, he was soon restored to health, and visited his tomb with diligent care.

[103] Bartholomew Pistoni of Alpignano recovered an ailing ox, almost dying, through the prayers of the holy Father, unharmed. even of an ox,

[104] Ambertus Portavinus, when he heard people calling at his doors by night and requesting ^a light, a lethal wound, in the manner of ^a good man he hastened to bring some aid to the petitioners; and when he went out innocently, he was struck on the head with ^a great cudgel and left half-dead. But by the prayer of the Blessed Father, the lethal wound was soon made whole.

[105] Joanneta, daughter of William Pellicerius, fever with flux, worn down by ^a flux and the most severe fevers, was restored from ^a half-dead state to greater strength by the prayers of the Blessed Father.

[106] Joanna, relict of Peter Ranaudus, by the aid of the Blessed Goslinus, a broken shin. quickly recovered her broken shin, beautifully made whole.

CHAPTER VI

The lawful approbation of the miracles of Saint Goslinus.

[107] In the year of the Lord 1472, on the second day of July, the Reverend Father in Christ, Lord John of Compesius, Bishop of Turin, together with the venerable Lord William Cacie, Archdeacon, his Vicar and Doctor of both laws, The Bishop of Turin approves the miracles; publicly and solemnly examined several persons in the episcopal palace, for ^a perpetual record of the matter, who had obtained graces through the prayers and merits of the Blessed Goslinus, formerly Abbot of the renowned monastery of Saint Solutor outside the walls of the city of Turin: concerning all of which fuller mention is made in the booklet of the miracles of the said Blessed Goslinus. And these things were done in the presence of the Reverend Lord Joannetus of the Counts of Valperga, Prior of Saint Andrew of Turin and Protonotary of the Apostolic See, Master Michael of Leinì, Doctor of Sacred Theology of the Order of Preachers, and Master Bartholomew Casalis of the Order of Friars Minor, the Magnificent Doctor of both laws Lord Anthony of Piossasco, Ducal President of the Audiences, the venerable Lords John Placentia and Jerome de Bussis, Canons of the Church of Turin, and also many other distinguished Doctors and citizens of the said city of Turin watching and listening, in testimony of the foregoing. Concerning all of which the distinguished Damianus Barbarinus, Secretary of the aforesaid Reverend Lord Bishop, was required to draw up ^a solemn and public instrument. In the year and on the day as above, in the episcopal palace.