SPEAR Factoids about Priscus — ܦܪܝܣܩܘܣ

Priscus is commemorated in Priscus (text) [http://syriaca.org/work/844] , a work surviving in at least 3 manuscripts including

ms London, British Library, Add. 14647, f. 122-123v

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Syriaca.org URI: http://syriaca.org/person/2024

Personal Information

Name variant(s):

Priscus See factoid page

Sanctity:

Priscus was a saint. See factoid page

Relationships

John of Ephesus commemorated Priscus . See factoid page

Events

John of Ephesus attempted to provide financial assistance to the poor holy man Priscus by sending a certain gentlemen to give a tremissis (gold coin). Priscus refused and ran away but finally relented and took one follis. See factoid page

John of Ephesus attempted to provide assistance to the poor holy man Priscus by sending a certain gentlemen to give him a tunic and a cloak. See factoid page

Anonymous 3720 began to observe the poor man Priscus because of his sanctity. He saw him engaged in prayer with fire and lightening coming from his face and fled in terror. See factoid page

Anonymous 3720 returned to Priscus and they discussed his mode of life: his poverty and his apparent madness. Priscus explained that he did these things to be left alone in order to pursue God. Anonymous 3720 promised only to reveal his secret to John of Ephesus. See factoid page

How to cite:

“Person Page for Priscus — ܦܪܝܣܩܘܣ ,” in SPEAR: Syriac Persons Events and Relations, general editor Daniel L. Schwartz, https://dev.spear-prosop.org/aggregate/person/2024.html, 2025-07-01.