Quotes:Severinus of Noricum

Zirkoff, Boris

St. Severinus. Christian apostle and monk of Noricum (modern Carinthia) in the 5th cent, a.d.; last representative of Christian culture among the Roman inhabitants of the Danube district. Came from the East at about the time of Attila’s death, which was followed by havoc and devastation. Settled near the present city of Vienna and built a monastery; led so austere a life that even in winter, when the Danube was frozen, he walked up and down over the ice barefoot, on various errands of mercy. Travelled as far as Castra Batava (Passau) and inland from the river up to Juvavum (Salzburg). Introduced tithes among the well-to-do to relieve the poor, but without much success. Offered bishopric, but refused. Was reverenced for a holy life both by Romans and the barbaric tribes alike. Possessed second sight and the gift of prophecy. Died, 482, near Vienna; buried in the castle of Luculanum, near Naples. The story of his life was written, about 511, by his pupil Eugippius.

Source: Boris de Zirkoff, «H. P. Blavatsky Collected Writings», vol. 7, p. 392