She was baptized and immediately gave away her immense wealth to the poor. She then adopted male clothing (to disguise herself from her former suitors and to live a life of humility) and retreated to a cell on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. She lived there as a monk and hermit for the remainder of her life, known only as "Brother Pelagius," until her death. It was only after her death that her true identity was discovered by her former bishop.
Bishop Nonnus remarked to his colleagues that Pelagia took more care to please her human lovers than they did to please God in their prayers. That evening, Pelagia, moved by curiosity or divine grace, attended a sermon preached by Nonnus. The sermon pierced her heart, and she was converted on the spot. daniel and pelagie
| Aspect | Significance | |--------|---------------| | | One of the few accounts giving voice (however mediated) to a Cathar woman. | | Theological | Challenges the doctrine that ends (eradicating heresy) justify means (killing innocents). | | Literary | Functions as a exemplum (moral anecdote) in medieval hagiography, warning against spiritual pride. | She was baptized and immediately gave away her
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