Holy medicine. Patron saints of wounds due to animal bites

The cult (system of religious beliefs and rituals) of saints in Western Europe appeared in the 3rd century AD and gained momentum from the 4th to the 6th centuries. Its importance for the European society in the Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages was undeniable; the holy medicine was the only hope for the sick people because the number of physicians was insufficient and usually physicians were helpless in the face of most the ailments that plagued society at that time. The number of saints had increased over the years, and people sought medical help from them through prayer and other religious practices.

Source: Clinics in Dermatology - September 29, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Agnieszka Polak, Edyta Chomentowska, Andrzej Grzybowski Tags: Caretaker of the Skin Source Type: research