St. Thurstan: York's Rebel Archbishop
Gone Medieval
The Potential Sainthood of Archbishop Thurston
Exploring the resignation and religious conversion of Archbishop Thurston in 1140, this chapter delves into the evidence suggesting his potential sainthood, including the reverence of monks at Pontifract Priory. It discusses how local veneration and historical findings have shed light on the sanctity of Archbishop Thurston, a significant monastic reformer in medieval England. The chapter portrays him as a figure straddling two worlds, embodying both worldly and spiritual aspects that reshaped cultural and religious beliefs during the medieval period.
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