Douceline de Digne
Description
A 13th-century French mystic, Douceline de Digne established the first community for laywomen devoted to caring for the sick and the poor. This program presents an in-depth biography of an early mystic who embraced an ascetic life and who was emulated by many, both rich and poor, male and female. Commentary from Kathy Garay, of McMaster University, offers insight into medieval culture and Douceline's role as a lay icon.
Runtime
24 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2000
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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