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Copyright © 2013 The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society | www.episcopalchurch.org SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 – SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST HILDEGARD OF BINGEN On September 17, the church commemorates Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), Benedictine nun, visionary, writer, musician, artist, healer and political consultant. Born in Bermersheim, Germany, Hildegard was the youngest of 10 children, and by the age of 3, experienced her ﬁrst vision, what she later referred to as the “Shade of the Living Light.” She was sent to live with Jutta, a holy woman, who taught Hil- degard to recite the Psalter and to read and write. The prospect of a life of education, devotion and intellectual freedom drew many other girls and young women to join them, and they formed a convent with Jutta as abbess. In 1136, after Jutta died, Hildegard became abbess. Hildegard went on to found two additional convents. Hildegard produced an extensive body of written work on subjects such as natural history, cosmol- ogy, music, poetry, theology and medicine. In 1151 she completed “Scivias” (Latin for “Know the Ways”), the ﬁrst of three theological works de- scribing her visions. Through her writings, Hildegard became well known and highly regarded, and her counsel was sought among kings, archbishops and popes. Hildegard was also an accomplished composer, who wrote volumes of religious music, of which 69 musical compositions still exist, including the “Ordo Virtutum,” an early liturgical drama. At the age of 60, she began preaching tours throughout the German empire. Collect for Hildegard of Bingen God of all times and seasons: Give us grace that we, after the example of your servant Hildegard, may both know and make known the joy and jubilation of being part of your creation, and show forth your glory not only with our lips but in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen (“Holy Women, Holy Men,” p. 589). Illustration from Hildegard of Bingen’s “Scivias,” circa 1165 (photo via Wikimedia)

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 – SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

HILDEGARD OF BINGEN

On September 17, the church commemorates Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), Benedictine nun, visionary, writer, musician, artist, healer and political consultant.

Born in Bermersheim, Germany, Hildegard was the youngest of 10 children, and by the age of 3, experienced her first vision, what she later referred to as the “Shade of the Living Light.” She was sent to live with Jutta, a holy woman, who taught Hil-degard to recite the Psalter and to read and write.

The prospect of a life of education, devotion and intellectual freedom drew many other girls and young women to join them, and they formed a convent with Jutta as abbess. In 1136, after Jutta died, Hildegard became abbess. Hildegard went on to found two additional convents.

Hildegard produced an extensive body of written work on subjects such as natural history, cosmol-ogy, music, poetry, theology and medicine. In 1151 she completed “Scivias” (Latin for “Know the Ways”), the first of three theological works de-scribing her visions.

Through her writings, Hildegard became well known and highly regarded, and her counsel was sought among kings, archbishops and popes.

Hildegard was also an accomplished composer, who wrote volumes of religious music, of which 69 musical compositions still exist, including the “Ordo Virtutum,” an early liturgical drama.

At the age of 60, she began preaching tours throughout the German empire.

Collect for Hildegard of Bingen

God of all times and seasons: Give us grace that we, after the example of your servant Hildegard, may both know and make known the joy and jubilation of being part of your creation, and show forth your glory not only with our lips but in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen (“Holy Women, Holy Men,” p. 589).

Illustration from Hildegard of Bingen’s “Scivias,” circa 1165 (photo via Wikimedia)