Legendes sur le thème : Miracle (17 légendes)

[Deerpark Upper (Galway / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (12 minutes) (difficult reading) added by Fabien
Published on 21/06/26.
Themes:

In framing an Irish story, it was never deemed to be a canon of composition, that the Sanachee should keep within the limits of probability, or even of consistency, in the course of his narrative. Sufficient for him, if it was extravagant enough to excite the wonder of his hearers, … Read more

The Legend of the Birth of Saint Fursey

[Deerpark Upper (Galway / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (12 minutes) (difficult reading) added by Fabien
Published on 21/06/26.
Themes:

In framing an Irish story, it was never deemed to be a canon of composition, that the Sanachee should keep within the limits of probability, or even of consistency, in the course of his narrative. Sufficient for him, if it was extravagant enough to excite the wonder of his hearers, … Read more

Abbaye d'Ettenheimmünster
Unknown author - Abbaye d'Ettenheimmünster
[Rouffach (Haut-Rhin),Ettenheim (Freiburg / Allemagne)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 18/06/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Blasphème Cheval Chevalier Chute Destruction Eglise Générosité Guérison Incendie Injure Légende chrétienne Miracle Moine Moquer Pardon Pêché Procession Punition Relique Repentir Saint | Sainte Saint Landelin Voeu

A fire had reduced the monastic church of Ettenheimmünster to rubble and ashes. The monastery lay in Baden, yet belonged at that time to the diocese of Strasbourg. The monks therefore obtained a letter of indulgence for the rebuilding of their house and sent several of their number out with … Read more

The Legend of Saint Landelin’s Possessions

[Rouffach (Haut-Rhin),Ettenheim (Freiburg / Allemagne)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 18/06/26.
Themes: Abbaye | Monastère Blasphème Cheval Chevalier Chute Destruction Eglise Générosité Guérison Incendie Injure Légende chrétienne Miracle Moine Moquer Pardon Pêché Procession Punition Relique Repentir Saint | Sainte Saint Landelin Voeu

A fire had reduced the monastic church of Ettenheimmünster to rubble and ashes. The monastery lay in Baden, yet belonged at that time to the diocese of Strasbourg. The monks therefore obtained a letter of indulgence for the rebuilding of their house and sent several of their number out with … Read more
Abbaye d'Ettenheimmünster
Unknown author - Abbaye d'Ettenheimmünster

[Crowland (Lincolnshire / Royaume-Uni)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/06/26.
Themes:

He of whom I write was a hermit, who had his dwelling in desolate mid-England. This bleak fen district was indeed the "dismal swamp," where black streams wandered, oozing in stagnant morasses round the roots of the alder and willow trees. Reed and sedge grew there amidst the floating peat … Read more

The Legend of Saint Guthlac and the Ravens

[Crowland (Lincolnshire / Royaume-Uni)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 09/06/26.
Themes:

He of whom I write was a hermit, who had his dwelling in desolate mid-England. This bleak fen district was indeed the "dismal swamp," where black streams wandered, oozing in stagnant morasses round the roots of the alder and willow trees. Reed and sedge grew there amidst the floating peat … Read more

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 07/06/26.
Themes: Aide Ange Apparition Argent Barberousse Château Construction Couronne Eglise Financement Légende chrétienne Légende historique Miracle Roi | Empereur

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who is said to have built the castle of Kaysersberg, also began the construction of the town church. But when his money ran out in the middle of the work, he resolved to pawn his wife’s crown. This pious decision moved Heaven: at once two angels appeared, … Read more

The Legend of Barbarossa and the Construction of the Church of Kaysersberg

[Kaysersberg Vignoble (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 07/06/26.
Themes: Aide Ange Apparition Argent Barberousse Château Construction Couronne Eglise Financement Légende chrétienne Légende historique Miracle Roi | Empereur

Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who is said to have built the castle of Kaysersberg, also began the construction of the town church. But when his money ran out in the middle of the work, he resolved to pawn his wife’s crown. This pious decision moved Heaven: at once two angels appeared, … Read more

Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)
DREAL Grand Est - Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)
[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 26/05/26.
Themes: Cerf | Chevreuil | Daim Chapelle Chasse Cheval Chute Falaise Invocation Dieu ou saints Miracle Noblesse Origine d'un lieu Origine d'un lieu de culte Origine d'un nom Pierre | Roche Saut miraculeux Sauvetage Voeu

On the road from Ribeauvillé to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, not far from the turn-off to the road to Aubure, there stands a rock forty feet high, known as the Hirzsprung, the “Deer’s Leap”. It owes its name to the following event. Count Anselm II of Rappoltstein, who died around the year 1314, … Read more
Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)
DREAL Grand Est - Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)

The Legend of the Saut du Cerf (Hirzsprung)

[Ribeauvillé (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 26/05/26.
Themes: Cerf | Chevreuil | Daim Chapelle Chasse Cheval Chute Falaise Invocation Dieu ou saints Miracle Noblesse Origine d'un lieu Origine d'un lieu de culte Origine d'un nom Pierre | Roche Saut miraculeux Sauvetage Voeu

On the road from Ribeauvillé to Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, not far from the turn-off to the road to Aubure, there stands a rock forty feet high, known as the Hirzsprung, the “Deer’s Leap”. It owes its name to the following event. Count Anselm II of Rappoltstein, who died around the year 1314, … Read more

[Saint-Lunaire (Ille-et-Vilaine)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes:

It is told how a monk sailed to Brittany. He came across the sea from Britain with some disciples, brother monks who wanted to form a monastery, with him as their head. Not much is known about Leonore, for that was his name, before he crossed the waters which divide … Read more

The Legend of Saint Leonore and the Robin

[Saint-Lunaire (Ille-et-Vilaine)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/05/26.
Themes:

It is told how a monk sailed to Brittany. He came across the sea from Britain with some disciples, brother monks who wanted to form a monastery, with him as their head. Not much is known about Leonore, for that was his name, before he crossed the waters which divide … Read more

Fontaine Saint-Marc de Riedisheim
Ville de Riedisheim - Fontaine Saint-Marc de Riedisheim
[Riedisheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 02/05/26.
Themes: Champs Chapelle Date précise Destruction Fantôme Gardien du trésor Impiété Lieu cachant un trésor Lieu hanté Miracle Oeuf Oiseau Or Poule Punition Saint | Sainte Saint Marc Sœur | Moniale Trésor

On a hill within the bounds of Riedisheim stands, amid the vineyards, a chapel that does not appear especially old and is dedicated to Saint Mark. Inside it, there is no longer any trace of its original purpose. The people say that this chapel, together with the well standing opposite … Read more
Fontaine Saint-Marc de Riedisheim
Ville de Riedisheim - Fontaine Saint-Marc de Riedisheim

The Legend of the Golden Hen of Saint Mark’s Chapel

[Riedisheim (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 02/05/26.
Themes: Champs Chapelle Date précise Destruction Fantôme Gardien du trésor Impiété Lieu cachant un trésor Lieu hanté Miracle Oeuf Oiseau Or Poule Punition Saint | Sainte Saint Marc Sœur | Moniale Trésor

On a hill within the bounds of Riedisheim stands, amid the vineyards, a chapel that does not appear especially old and is dedicated to Saint Mark. Inside it, there is no longer any trace of its original purpose. The people say that this chapel, together with the well standing opposite … Read more

[Altkirch (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 18/04/26.
Themes: Empreinte dans la roche Légende chrétienne Miracle Origine Origine d'une trace dans la roche Pierre | Roche Pluie Protection Saint | Sainte Saint Morand d'Altkirch

Saint Morand, apostle and patron of the Sundgau and of the town of Altkirch, who lived in the middle of the eleventh century and performed many signs and miracles, had one day left his monastery bareheaded, as was his custom, and gone to the neighboring village of Walheim to celebrate … Read more

The Legend of Saint Morand’s Resting Rock

[Altkirch (Haut-Rhin)]
By Mündel, Curt in 1892 added by Fabien
Published on 18/04/26.
Themes: Empreinte dans la roche Légende chrétienne Miracle Origine Origine d'une trace dans la roche Pierre | Roche Pluie Protection Saint | Sainte Saint Morand d'Altkirch

Saint Morand, apostle and patron of the Sundgau and of the town of Altkirch, who lived in the middle of the eleventh century and performed many signs and miracles, had one day left his monastery bareheaded, as was his custom, and gone to the neighboring village of Walheim to celebrate … Read more

[Holywell (Flintshire / Royaume-Uni)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 08/04/26.
Themes:

[...] One day, when Winifred's father and mother were absent, a youth of royal blood who was out hunting grew thirsty, and coming to Teuyth's home asked for water wherewith to quench his thirst. Winifred was alone, and the youth, perceiving her great beauty, began to speak to her in … Read more

The Legend of Saint Winefride’s Well

[Holywell (Flintshire / Royaume-Uni)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (< 1 minute) added by Fabien
Published on 08/04/26.
Themes:

[...] One day, when Winifred's father and mother were absent, a youth of royal blood who was out hunting grew thirsty, and coming to Teuyth's home asked for water wherewith to quench his thirst. Winifred was alone, and the youth, perceiving her great beauty, began to speak to her in … Read more

[Saint-Calais (Sarthe)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 04/04/26.
Themes:

In France, in the sixth century, lived one Saint Carileff. He dwelt in a monastery; but the fame of this monastery having spread through the country, many pilgrims resorted thither. Therefore Carileff and a companion departed thence to seek a quieter spot. They wandered on until they came upon the … Read more

The Legend of Saint Calais of Anille and the Founding of the Town

[Saint-Calais (Sarthe)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 04/04/26.
Themes:

In France, in the sixth century, lived one Saint Carileff. He dwelt in a monastery; but the fame of this monastery having spread through the country, many pilgrims resorted thither. Therefore Carileff and a companion departed thence to seek a quieter spot. They wandered on until they came upon the … Read more

[Madrid (Madrid / Espagne_)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 03/04/26.
Themes:

In the twelfth century there lived in Spain a peasant called Isidore. He spent his days ploughing his master's fields, watching his master's crops, having no thought but that of doing his duty faithfully. But the Church, following the example of our Blessed Lord, her Founder, who chose to be … Read more

The Legend of Saint Isidore and Divine Help

[Madrid (Madrid / Espagne_)]
By Hilton, Agnes Aubrey in 1908 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 03/04/26.
Themes:

In the twelfth century there lived in Spain a peasant called Isidore. He spent his days ploughing his master's fields, watching his master's crops, having no thought but that of doing his duty faithfully. But the Church, following the example of our Blessed Lord, her Founder, who chose to be … Read more

Gregory of the Golden Mouth
- Gregory of the Golden Mouth
[Inishmaan, Corough (Galway / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/03/26.
Themes:

The opening between Aranmore and Inishmaan, or the Middle Island, is called Gregory’s Sound. According to the islanders of Aran, its name was derived from a certain venerable man named Naomh Greoihir, or St. Gregory. This holy penitent came originally from the mainland, lying in a south-eastern direction. There he … Read more

The legend of Gregory of the Golden Mouth

[Inishmaan, Corough (Galway / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/03/26.
Themes:

The opening between Aranmore and Inishmaan, or the Middle Island, is called Gregory’s Sound. According to the islanders of Aran, its name was derived from a certain venerable man named Naomh Greoihir, or St. Gregory. This holy penitent came originally from the mainland, lying in a south-eastern direction. There he … Read more
Gregory of the Golden Mouth
- Gregory of the Golden Mouth

[Saint Mullin's (Carlow / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 25/03/26.
Themes:

*“Men called him Cobban Saer, and many a tale* *Yet lingers in the bye-ways of the land,* *Of how he cleft the rock, and down the vale* *Led the bright river, child-like, in his hand:* *Or how on giant ships he spread great sail,* *And many marvels else by him … Read more

The Legend of Saint Mullins’ Help

[Saint Mullin's (Carlow / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 25/03/26.
Themes:

*“Men called him Cobban Saer, and many a tale* *Yet lingers in the bye-ways of the land,* *Of how he cleft the rock, and down the vale* *Led the bright river, child-like, in his hand:* *Or how on giant ships he spread great sail,* *And many marvels else by him … Read more

[Hill of Tara (Meath / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (8 minutes) (difficult reading) added by Fabien
Published on 23/03/26.
Themes:

It is indeed a shameful story to relate, how the pagan king of Leinster, Eochaidh Aincheann, visited the monarch Tuathal the Legitimate at Tara, A.D. 106, and married his daughter Dairine, whom he brought to Leinster, and lived with her for some time. Afterwards, he became enamoured of her sister, … Read more

The Legend of the “Borumha-Laighean” Tribute

[Hill of Tara (Meath / Irlande)]
By O'Hanlon, John in 1896 (8 minutes) (difficult reading) added by Fabien
Published on 23/03/26.
Themes:

It is indeed a shameful story to relate, how the pagan king of Leinster, Eochaidh Aincheann, visited the monarch Tuathal the Legitimate at Tara, A.D. 106, and married his daughter Dairine, whom he brought to Leinster, and lived with her for some time. Afterwards, he became enamoured of her sister, … Read more

[Cleadale (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 01/02/26.
Themes:

SOON after Saint Columba established his residence in Iona, tradition says that he paid a visit to a great seminary of Druids, then in the vicinity, at a place called Camusnan Ceul, or Bay of Cells, in the district of Ardnamurchan. Several remains of Druidical circles are still to be … Read more

The Legend of Saint Columba and the Druids

[Cleadale (Highland Council / Royaume-Uni)]
By Gibbings, W.W. in 1889 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 01/02/26.
Themes:

SOON after Saint Columba established his residence in Iona, tradition says that he paid a visit to a great seminary of Druids, then in the vicinity, at a place called Camusnan Ceul, or Bay of Cells, in the district of Ardnamurchan. Several remains of Druidical circles are still to be … Read more

The Violinist before the Scaffold
- The Violinist before the Scaffold
[Iechternach (canton d'Echternach / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/12/25.
Themes: Accusation Bourreau Danse Dieu Innocent Instrument de musique Miracle Pèlerinage Pendaison Procès Retour Saint | Sainte Saint Willibrord Violoniste

In the days of Blessed Willibrord there was a young man from Echternach named Veit who, because of his extraordinary height, was called “Veit the Tall”. He had only recently converted to Christianity and had gone on pilgrimage to the Holy Land with his young wife, who had likewise become … Read more

The Legend of the Violinist of Echternach

[Iechternach (canton d'Echternach / Luxembourg)]
By Gredt, N. (Dr.) in 1883 (3 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 30/12/25.
Themes: Accusation Bourreau Danse Dieu Innocent Instrument de musique Miracle Pèlerinage Pendaison Procès Retour Saint | Sainte Saint Willibrord Violoniste

In the days of Blessed Willibrord there was a young man from Echternach named Veit who, because of his extraordinary height, was called “Veit the Tall”. He had only recently converted to Christianity and had gone on pilgrimage to the Holy Land with his young wife, who had likewise become … Read more
The Violinist before the Scaffold
- The Violinist before the Scaffold

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/10/25.
Themes:

There was once in Florence a great family, of which the mother and only daughter, whose name was Lucia, were indeed as good as saints or angels, and loved by all. But just as they were good, the father and three brothers of Lucia were utterly evil in every way, … Read more

The legend of the corner of the four Devils of Florence

[Firenze (Città Metropolitana di Firenze / Italie)]
By Leland, Charles Godfrey in 1896 (2 minutes) added by Fabien
Published on 11/10/25.
Themes:

There was once in Florence a great family, of which the mother and only daughter, whose name was Lucia, were indeed as good as saints or angels, and loved by all. But just as they were good, the father and three brothers of Lucia were utterly evil in every way, … Read more