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Reference (shelfmark):: Or 6801
Title:: Mercurius the General, Miscellany in honour of St Mercurius (with Festival lessons)
Scope & Content:: a) St Mercurius’ martyrdom under Emperor Decius (249-251 AD); b) Miracle of St Mercurius and Julian the Emperor; c) Lessons for the Feast of St Mercurius. Scribe: Aurillios Biktor Illustrations: f. 1v portrait of St Mercurius on horseback menacing the Emperor Julian; f. 2v – text with colourf...
Collection Area:: Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:: Coptic
Date Range:: 996-1004
Extent:: 32 folios

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