Helvidius

Helvidius was the legendary cousin of Ursula. Not much is known about him. His head was kept as a relic in the Maria Magdalenaklooster of Zaltbommel (Augustinian nuns).

Lessons for him are in NL-DHk 78 J 10, and a prayer is in NL-DHk 135 K 13. His name is spelled 'helyudius'.

Literature

* Boeren, nr. 59 (pp. 151-153), and nr 90 (pp. 215-217)
* Herman Mulder in: Manuscripten en Miniaturen

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