Notes: Bishop (754-781) and subsequently Archbishop of Mainz (781x782-786).
Recorded Name (46)
... Lulle (1)
Ingalice.Ep.T72
.N. (1)
[Lull].Ep.T103 p. 225
L[ul] (1)
Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 78
Lul (8)
Rudolf.VitLeobae 17
Rudolf.VitLeobae 19
Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 45
Willibald.VitBonifatii 9
Lull.Ep.T71
Boniface.Ep.T86 p. 192
Zacharias.Ep.T87 p. 196
Benedict.Ep.T90
Lulla (5)
Milred.Ep.T112 p. 243
Cyneheard.Ep.T114
Æthelberht Coena.Ep.T124
Wigberht.Ep.T137
Wigberht.Ep.T138
Lullonus (1)
Doto.Ep.T133
Lullus (28)
Willibald.VitBonifatii Prol.
LiberPontificalis vol. I, p. 473, l. 21: Stephen III, 16
Theophylactus.Ep.T85
Lull.Ep.T92 p. 209
Boniface.Ep.T93 p. 213
Lull.Ep.T100
Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239
Lull.Ep.T113
Cuthbert.Ep.T116 p. 250
Bregowine.Ep.T117
Pippin.Ep.T118
Eanwulf.Ep.T119
Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121
Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 p. 258
Cyneheard.Ep.T123
Lull.Ep.T125
Lull.Ep.T126
Cuthbert.Ep.T127
Lull.Ep.T128
Tyccea-Aldberht.Ep.T129
Megingoz.Ep.T130
Botwine.Ep.T131
Wigbert.Ep.T132
Megingoz.Ep.T134
Anon.Ep.T135
Megingoz.Ep.T136
Cynewulf.Ep.T139
Lull.ProfFid p. 238 line 5
Lytel (1)
Anon.Ep.T135
Personal Information (44)
(2)
Cyneheard.Ep.T114 (Your Holiness)
Wigberht.Ep.T138 (most holy and blessed lord)
ethnicity (2)
Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 (English)
[Lull].Ep.T98 p. 219 (from Britain)
intellectual (1)
Alcuin.Carm.4 54 (the splendour of whose wisdom is held as a model for the church, worthy of such an honour by his behaviour and his life.)
moral (3)
Zacharias.Ep.T87 p. 200 (pious)
Æthelberht Coena.Ep.T124 (most blessed man and worth of every honour)
Botwine.Ep.T131 (of reverend dignity)
other (1)
Anon.Ep.T135 (most holy and venerable)
piety (7)
Bregowine.Ep.T117 (most reverend)
Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 p. 258 (most reverend)
Lull.Ep.T125 (servant of the servants of God)
Lull.Ep.T126 (servant of the servants of God)
Megingoz.Ep.T130 (reverend)
Megingoz.Ep.T136 (reverend priest of Christ)
Wigberht.Ep.T137 (Blessed lord and reverend)
reputation (8)
Willibald.VitBonifatii 9 (venerable man)
Ingalice.Ep.T72 (honorable and much beloved minister of God)
Benedict.Ep.T90 (venerable)
Cyneheard.Ep.T114 (venerable and most famous lord)
Eanwulf.Ep.T119 (venerable)
Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 (venerable)
Cuthbert.Ep.T127 (most beloved lord)
Cynewulf.Ep.T139 (most blessed lord to be venerated with special love)
residence (1)
Alcuin.Carm.4 52-3 (at the city of Mainz greet the teacher Lullus 1)
saintly status (14)
Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 242 (Your Holiness)
Bregowine.Ep.T117 (Your Holiness)
Pippin.Ep.T118 (Your Holiness)
Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 (Your Holiness)
Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 p. 259 (Your Holiness)
Tyccea-Aldberht.Ep.T129 (Your Holiness)
Megingoz.Ep.T130 (Your Holiness)
Botwine.Ep.T131 (Your Holiness)
Wigbert.Ep.T132 (most holy and always preserved by God)
Doto.Ep.T133 (holy master of the saints)
Doto.Ep.T133 (Your Holiness)
Megingoz.Ep.T134 (Your Holiness)
Wigberht.Ep.T138 (Your Holiness)
Cynewulf.Ep.T139 (Your Holiness)
stated health (5)
[Lull].Ep.T98 p. 219 (He fell sick in Rome because of the plague )
[Lull].Ep.T103 p. 226 (he had a dimness of eyesight, headaches and some trouble of the intestines causing a dullness of the mind)
Lull.Ep.T125 (sickness of the body)
Lull.Ep.T126 (bodily sickness)
Wigbert.Ep.T132 (former health)
Education (2)
He had learnt how to write poetry thanks to the teaching of Boniface 5: [Lull].Ep.T98 p. 220
very learned man: Eanwulf.Ep.T119
Authorship (24)
Author of a letter to Cuniburg (Letter): Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 pp. 78-80
Author of a letter to Eadburg (Letter): Lull.Ep.T70
Author of a letter to Dealwine (Letter): Lull.Ep.T71
Author of a letter to Ingalice (Letter): Ingalice.Ep.T72
Author of a letter to Gregory (Letter): Lull.Ep.T92 pp. 209-12
Author of a letter to an abbess and a nun (Letter): [Lull].Ep.T98 pp. 218-22
Author of a poem for the addressees of T98 (Poem): [Lull].Ep.T98 pp. 220-1
Author of a letter to Lioba (Letter): Lull.Ep.T100
Author of a letter to Boniface (Letter): [Lull].Ep.T103 pp. 225-7
Author of a letter to Denehard and others (Letter): Lull.Ep.T113
Author of a letter to Cyneheard (Letter): Cyneheard.Ep.T114
Author of a letter to Eanwulf (Letter): Eanwulf.Ep.T119
Author of a letter to Alhred and Osgifu (Letter): Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121
Author of a letter to Cyneheard (Letter): Cyneheard.Ep.T123
Author of a letter to Æthelberht 8 (Letter): Æthelberht Coena.Ep.T124
Author of a letter to Archbishop Æthelberht (Letter): Lull.Ep.T125
Author of a letter to Abbot Cuthbert (Letter): Lull.Ep.T126
Author of a letter to Suitha (Letter): Lull.Ep.T128
Author of a letter to Tyccea (Letter): Tyccea-Aldberht.Ep.T129
Author of a letter to Botwine (Letter): Botwine.Ep.T131
Author of a letter to Wigberht (Letter): Wigberht.Ep.T137
Author of a letter to an anonymous woman (Letter): [Lull].Ep.T140
Author of a letter to an unknown brother (Letter): [Lull].Ep.T141
Author of a profession of faith (Episcopal profession): Lull.ProfFid p. 238 lines 1-2
Office (42)
Archbishop (1)
WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum i.6.3
Archdeacon (2)
LiberPontificalis vol. I, p. 473, l. 21: Stephen III, 16 (Bishop of Mainz)
Theophylactus.Ep.T85
Bishop (33)
Rudolf.VitLeobae 17
Rudolf.VitLeobae 19
Willibald.VitBonifatii Prol.
Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 45
Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 54
Willibald.VitBonifatii 9
Boniface.Ep.T93 p. 213
Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239
Milred.Ep.T112 p. 243
Milred.Ep.T112 p. 244
Cyneheard.Ep.T114
Cuthbert.Ep.T116 p. 250
Pippin.Ep.T118
Eanwulf.Ep.T119
Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121
Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 p. 258
Cyneheard.Ep.T123
Æthelberht Coena.Ep.T124
Cuthbert.Ep.T127
Lull.Ep.T128
Tyccea-Aldberht.Ep.T129
Megingoz.Ep.T130
Botwine.Ep.T131
Wigbert.Ep.T132
Doto.Ep.T133
Megingoz.Ep.T134
Anon.Ep.T135
Megingoz.Ep.T136
Wigberht.Ep.T137
Wigberht.Ep.T138
Cynewulf.Ep.T139
Lull.ProfFid p. 238 lines 5-6 (Servant of the servants of God and of the c\hurch of Mainz)
Lull.ProfFid p. 240 line 13 (bishop of the city of Mainz)
Deacon (3)
Lull.Ep.T70
Lull.Ep.T71
Ingalice.Ep.T72
Priest (3)
Boniface.Ep.T86 p. 192
Zacharias.Ep.T87 p. 200
Benedict.Ep.T90
Occupation (4)
Messenger (3)
Boniface.Ep.T86 p. 192
Zacharias.Ep.T87 p. 196
Benedict.Ep.T90
Teacher (1)
Alcuin.Carm.4 53
Personal Relationship (83)
Lull 1 Beloved (General relationship) of ~ (9)
of Ingalice 1: Ingalice.Ep.T72
of Boniface 5: Theophylactus.Ep.T85
of Cuthbert 7: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239
of Milred 1: Milred.Ep.T112 p. 243
of Cyneheard 2: Cyneheard.Ep.T114
of Eardwulf 3: Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 p. 258
of Eardwulf 2: Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 p. 258
of Cyneheard 2: Cyneheard.Ep.T123
of Wigberht 3: Wigberht.Ep.T138
~ Beloved (General relationship) of Lull 1 (3)
Boniface 5: of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T103 p. 226
Æthelberht 8: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T125
Anonymous 868: of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T140
Lull 1 Brother (Honorific kinship) of ~ (14)
of Theophylactus 1: Theophylactus.Ep.T85
of Anonymous 855: [Lull].Ep.T98 p. 220
of Anonymous 856: [Lull].Ep.T98 p. 220
of Cuthbert 7: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239
of Cyneheard 2: Cyneheard.Ep.T114
of Cuthbert 9: Cuthbert.Ep.T116 p. 251
of Bregowine 1: Bregowine.Ep.T117
of Alhred 1: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121
of Osgifu 1: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121
of Æthelberht 8: Æthelberht Coena.Ep.T124
of Cuthbert 9: Cuthbert.Ep.T127
of Tyccea 1: Tyccea-Aldberht.Ep.T129
of Anonymous 863: Anon.Ep.T135
of Megingoz 1: Megingoz.Ep.T136
~ Brother (Honorific kinship) of Lull 1 (9)
Dealwine 1: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T71
Denewald 1: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T71
Ealdred 3: of Lull 1: Ingalice.Ep.T72
Gregory 4: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T92 p. 209
Anonymi 2139: of Lull 1: Wiehtberht.Ep.T101
Æthelberht 8: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T125
Cuthbert 9: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T126
Anonymous 869: of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T141
Anonymous 870: of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T142
Lull 1 Companion (General relationship) of ~ (2)
of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 45
of Theophylactus 1: Theophylactus.Ep.T85
~ Companion (General relationship) of Lull 1 (1)
Anonymi 2136: of Lull 1: Zacharias.Ep.T87 p. 196
Lull 1 Disciple (General relationship) of ~ (3)
of Boniface 5: Rudolf.VitLeobae
of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 45
of Boniface 5: Lull.Ep.T100
~ Disciple (General relationship) of Lull 1 (2)
Anonymous 856: of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T98 p. 220
Æthelberht 8: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T125
~ Father (Consanguineal kinship) of Lull 1 (1)
Anonymous 839: of Lull 1: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 79
Lull 1 Father (Honorific kinship) of ~ (8)
of Willibald 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii Prol.
of Missing Person: Willibald.VitBonifatii Prol.
of Eanwulf 2: Eanwulf.Ep.T119
of Eardwulf 3: Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 p. 259
of Eardwulf 2: Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 p. 259
of Æthelberht 8: Æthelberht Coena.Ep.T124
of Wigberht 2: Wigbert.Ep.T132
of Doto 1: Doto.Ep.T133
~ Father (Honorific kinship) of Lull 1 (4)
Gregory 4: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T92 p. 209
Boniface 5: of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T103 p. 226
Boniface 5: of Lull 1: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239
Boniface 5: of Lull 1: Milred.Ep.T112 p. 244
~ Fellow country man (General relationship) of Lull 1 (1)
Tyccea 1: of Lull 1: Tyccea-Aldberht.Ep.T129
Lull 1 Friend (General relationship) of ~ (8)
of Cuthbert 9: Cuthbert.Ep.T116 p. 250
of Bregowine 1: Bregowine.Ep.T117
of Eanwulf 2: Eanwulf.Ep.T119
of Alhred 1: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121
of Osgifu 1: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121
of Æthelberht 8: Æthelberht Coena.Ep.T124
of Cuthbert 9: Cuthbert.Ep.T127
of Anonymous 863: Anon.Ep.T135
~ Friend (General relationship) of Lull 1 (1)
Anonymi 2144: of Lull 1: Wigberht.Ep.T138
Lull 1 Helper (General relationship) of ~ (1)
of Boniface 5: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 79
~ Kinsman (Generic kinship) of Lull 1 (2)
Anonymi 2138: of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T98 p. 219
Hrothwine 1: of Lull 1: Wigberht.Ep.T138
~ Master (General relationship) of Lull 1 (1)
Boniface 5: of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T103 p. 225
~ Mother (Honorific kinship) of Lull 1 (1)
Anonymous 855: of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T98 p. 220
~ Servant (General relationship) of Lull 1 (1)
Wigberht 3: of Lull 1: Wigberht.Ep.T137
~ Sister (Honorific kinship) of Lull 1 (2)
Leobgyda 1: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T100
Anonymous 868: of Lull 1: [Lull].Ep.T140
Lull 1 Son (Honorific kinship) of ~ (3)
of Boniface 5: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 46
of Cuniburg 1: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 78
of Boniface 5: Boniface.Ep.T93 p. 213
~ Son (Honorific kinship) of Lull 1 (5)
Deneheard 1: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T113
Eanberht 6: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T113
Winbert 1: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T113
Sigehere 2: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T113
Sigewald 2: of Lull 1: Lull.Ep.T113
~ Uncle, Paternal (Consanguineal kinship) of Lull 1 (1)
Anonymous 840: of Lull 1: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 79
Event (86)
Advice/counsel (3)
Leoba 1.journey to Scoranesheim: Leoba 1 went to Scoranesheim on Lull 1's advice. There she took up residence with some of her nuns (Anonymi 737).: Rudolf.VitLeobae 19
Megingoz 1.second letter to Lull 1: Megingoz 1 wrote to Lull 1 to ask him for some advice on marriage law.: Megingoz.Ep.T134 ([754] x [768])
Wigberht 3.second letter to Lull 1: Wigberht 3 wrote to Lull 1 to tell him that he had had a safe journey back home. He had also reported Lull 1's messages to all bishops, abbots and friends that Lull 1 had indicated. Wigberht 3 asked for Lull 1's advice on whether he should leave his office and join him.: Wigberht.Ep.T138 ([754] x [786])
Affection (2)
Lull 1.letter to Gregory 4: Lull 1 thanked Gregory 4 for the gifts he had sent. He manifested his affection and exhorted him to persevere in looking for eternal happiness rather than temporary prosperity.: Lull.Ep.T92 pp. 209-12 ([747] x [752])
Lull 1.letter to Leobgyda 1: Lull 1 asked her not to doubt of his affection for her. He also wished her to send word with Gundwin 1 as to anything she may need.: Lull.Ep.T70 ([732] x [754])
Alms-giving (1)
Pippin 2.letter to Lull 1: Pippin 2 wrote to Lull 1 about the need to thank God for the mercy He had shown through the abundance of the earth produce. He asked that every bishop did 'litanies' in their diocese. He also asked for every man to pay alms and tithe.: Pippin.Ep.T118 ([765])
Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of archbishop (1)
Lull 1.succession: Lull 1 filled Boniface 5's place at Mainz.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum i.6.3
Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of bishop (2)
Boniface 5.episcopal consecration of Lull 1: Lull 1 was appointed to continue Boniface 5's instruction to the people. Boniface 5 consecrated him bishop: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 45
Boniface 5.letter to Fulred 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Fulred 1, asking for support in his petition to Pippin 2 on behalf of his disciples and for the appointment of Lull 1 as his successor.: Boniface.Ep.T93 pp. 212-14 ([752?])
Ascetic practices/fasting/resisting temptation (1)
Lull 1.letter to Deneheard 1 and others: Lull 1 wrote to Deneheard 1 and other priests asking them to tell every cleric and nun in Thuringia that they should pray for the end of the persistent rain. Each of them had to avoid meat or drinks containing honey for one week. Furthermore, he gave instructions for the days of the week in which they had to fast 'usque ad uesperum'. He also asked them to sing 30 masses for the bishop of Meaux who had recently died and 10 masses for two laymen.: Lull.Ep.T113
Assistance (3)
Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Deneheard 1-Lull 1-Burchard 1.journey to Germany: They went to the people of Germany and were received into the monastic rule of Boniface 5. They became his assistants in his work.: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 pp. 78-9
Lull 1.journey to the Continent: Lull 1 left Britain with a group of almost all his kindred, crossed the sea and reached the Continent. Then he longed to go to Rome, but there he was left alone as almost all his kindred died. He also got the plague, but managed to survive. He was assisted by Anonymous 855 and Anonymous 856.: [Lull].Ep.T98 pp. 219-20
Bequeathing/will-making (1)
Boniface 5.organization of journey to Frisia: Boniface 5 summoned Lull 1 to his presence and entrusted everything to his care. He ordered him to complete the building of the monastery at Fulda and commanded him also to remove his body thither after his death. Then, he summoned Leoba 1 to him and exhorted her not to abandon her adopted land. He commended her to Lull 1 and the senior monks of the monastery who were present and reaffirmed his wish that after his death her bones should be placed next to his in the tomb. He also gave her his cowl and set out for Frisia.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 17
Book circulating/making/reading/translating/writing (12)
Alcuin 1.composition of poem for various Continental recipients: Alcuin 1 composed the present poem sent from Britain to the mouth of the Rhine, whence he hoped it would reach various named recipients.: Alcuin.Carm.4 1-81
Cuthbert 9.letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 7 wrote to thank Lull 1 for the gifts he had sent. He sent him two works of Bede 1 and apologised for not being able to send more at that moment. Cuthbert 9 also enquired whether Lull 1 had ever received the 20 knives and the robe made of otter-skins that he had sent through Hunwine 1 six years before. Furthermore, he asked Lull 1 whether he could provide a man to make glass vessels and another to play a kind of harp.: Cuthbert.Ep.T116 pp. 250-2 ([764])
Cuthbert 9.second letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 9 thanked Lull 1 for the gifts he had sent. He sent him Bede 1's work 'On the temple', which Lull 1 had requested and asked him to pray for himself.: Cuthbert.Ep.T127 ([764] x [786])
Cuthbert 9.sending gifts to Lull 1: Following Lull 1's request, Cuthbert 9 sent him Bede's prose and verse lives of Cuthbert 9.: Cuthbert.Ep.T116 p. 251 ([764])
Cyneheard 2.letter to Lull 1: Cyneheard 2 replied to Lull 1 asking him to continue the community of prayer established by Boniface 5 with Daniel 1 and Hunfrith 1. He also asked Lull 1 for some books on both spiritual and secular matters, especially medicine. He sent him some gifts as well.: Cyneheard.Ep.T114
Cyneheard 4.sending books to Lull 1: books about medicine produced on the Continent which were too difficult to decipher: Cyneheard.Ep.T114
Lull 1.letter to Cuthbert 9: Lull 1 asked Cuthbert 9 to pray for his soul. He sent a gift and asked for a few works of Bede 1, especially 'On the temple'. He also sent the names of brethren and friends who had recently died, commending them to Cuthbert 9's prayers.: Lull.Ep.T126 ([764] x [786])
Lull 1.letter to Dealwine 1: Lull 1 wrote to his former master (Dealwine 1) asking him to send abroad Aldhelm 3's works.: Lull.Ep.T71 ([745] x [746])
Lull 1.letter to Æthelberht 8: Lull 1 wrote to Æthelberht 8 to ask for his continuous prayers. He sent him some little gifts and asked for some works of Bede 1's.: Lull.Ep.T125 ([767] x [778])
Milred 1.letter to Lull 1: Milred 1 wrote a letter of condolence to Lull 1 for Boniface 5's death. He also asked Lull 1 to send him an account of Boniface 5's life.: Milred.Ep.T112 pp. 243-5
Willibald 5.life of St Boniface: Willibald 5 says that he wrote the Life of St Boniface because he was urged by Lull 1 and Megingoz 1 at the request of Catholic and religious-minded men from Tuscia, Gaul, Germany, Britain and all the other countries where the fame and miracles of the martyr were known.
: Willibald.VitBonifatii Prol.
Æthelberht 8.letter to Lull 1: Æthelberht 8 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked to be remembered in his prayers. Concerning certain books Lull 1 had enquired about, he said he only had some very difficult ones and had sofar been unable to procure copyists: Æthelberht Coena.Ep.T124 ([767] x [778])
Building construction/restoration (1)
Boniface 5.post-mortem miracle of water: A plan was drawn up to raise an enormous mound of earth on the spot where Boniface 5 had been killed because of the violent neap and spring tides that caused disturbances in the incoming and outcoming floods of water. On the mound they proposed to build a church and a monastery. When the mound had been raised the residents of the district began to discuss the difficulty of obtaining fresh water. Abba 3, director of the work in question inspected the mound with some attendants. The horse of one of the attendants suddenly trod upon the ground and rolled helplessly about. At once, on that very spot a fountain of water came bubbling up until it formed a considerable spring.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 9
Burial (1)
Boniface 5.post-mortem miracle of simultaneous gathering of people: When the body of Boniface 5 was taken from Utrecht to Mainz, there assembled together for the interment of Boniface 5 not only the envoys (Anonymi 780) who had brought the sacred body, but also many men and women (Anonymi 782) from distant districts, just as if they had been forewarned of the event.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 53-4
Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (2)
Boniface 5.fourth letter to Zacharias 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Zacharias 1 on various issues, including his dealing with the false priests and heretics, the request of the pallium and the foundation of a monastery (Fulda).: Boniface.Ep.T86 pp. 191-4 ([751])
Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter about various issues: false priests; the bishops of the Franks and the pallium; the foundation of the monastery of Fulda for which he had agreed to grant a privilege; people afflicted with leprosy; the ordination of priests before their thirtieth year; church tax; bishops who had been excommunicated and the making of the sign of the cross during the recitation of the holy canon.: Zacharias.Ep.T87 pp. 194-201 (751)
Commemoration of saint/calendar-entering (1)
Cuthbert 7.letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 7 sent Lull 1 a letter of condolence for the death of Boniface 5. He also told him that at the general synod they had appointed a festival day for St Boniface. The Archbishop declared himself ready to help and comfort Lull 1 whenever he could.: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 pp. 239-43
Commemoration of the dead (9)
Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Boniface 5-Cuthbert 7-Lull 1.remembrance of dead: Cuthbert 7 suggested to Lull 1 that they should renew the community of prayer already established by Boniface 5 with the church of Canterbury.: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 241
Doto 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Doto 1 and his community asked Lull 1 to pray for them and also asked him to tell all his friends to do the same. Furthermore, they asked him to send the names of all his friends (both living and dead), so that they could remember them in their prayers.: Doto.Ep.T133 ([754] x [786])
Eanwulf 2-Lull 1.community of prayer: Eanwulf 2 told Lull 1 that after his death, his name would be added to the list of bishops' names and brethren's names kept by Eanwulf 2's community. He also asked Lull 1 to pray for him.: Eanwulf.Ep.T119 (773)
Eardwulf 3-Eardwulf 3-Lull 1. community of prayer: Eardwulf 3 and Eardwulf 2 asked Lull 1 to pray for them and their friends, promissing to do the same for him. They also sent the names of three kinswomen of theirs who had recently died, asking Lull 1 to celebrate mass and offer prayers for their souls.: Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 p. 259 ([760] x [778])
Lull 1-Cuthbert 9.remembrance of dead: Cuthbert 9 told Lull 1 that he had received the names of the dead brethren sent by Lull 1. The abbot had ordered more than 90 masses to be celebrated for them.: Cuthbert.Ep.T127 ([764] x [786])
Lull 1-Cyneheard 2.remembrance of dead: Lull 1 and Cyneheard 2 exchanged lists of names of dead priests, deacons, monks, nuns etc. for whom they and their communities would pray and celebrate masses.: Cyneheard.Ep.T114
Lull 1.letter to Cuthbert 9: Lull 1 asked Cuthbert 9 to pray for his soul. He sent a gift and asked for a few works of Bede 1, especially 'On the temple'. He also sent the names of brethren and friends who had recently died, commending them to Cuthbert 9's prayers.: Lull.Ep.T126 ([764] x [786])
Lull 1.Æthelberht 8.remembrance of dead: Lull 1 sent Æthelberht 8 a list of names of brethren and friends who had recently died, commending them for prayers.: Lull.Ep.T125 ([767] x [778])
Confraternity (8)
Alhred 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Alhred 1 and Osgifu 1 sent Lull 1 a list of names of friends and relations. They asked Lull 1 for prayers and celebrations of the Mass for them. The names were to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. Lull 1 had sent them a list of names as well. In all the monasteries subject to the king's authority, they were commended with writing and offered daily to God with prayers.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Bregowine 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Bregowine 1 and Lull 1 shared mutual prayer for the salvation of their souls as their predecessors had done before.: Bregowine.Ep.T117
Doto 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Doto 1 and his community asked Lull 1 to pray for them and also asked him to tell all his friends to do the same. Furthermore, they asked him to send the names of all his friends (both living and dead), so that they could remember them in their prayers.: Doto.Ep.T133 ([754] x [786])
Eanwulf 2-Lull 1.community of prayer: Eanwulf 2 told Lull 1 that after his death, his name would be added to the list of bishops' names and brethren's names kept by Eanwulf 2's community. He also asked Lull 1 to pray for him.: Eanwulf.Ep.T119 (773)
Eanwulf 2.letter to Lull 1: Eanwulf 2 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and strengthened the fraternity of prayer with Lull 1.: Eanwulf.Ep.T119 (773)
Eardwulf 3-Eardwulf 3-Lull 1. community of prayer: Eardwulf 3 and Eardwulf 2 asked Lull 1 to pray for them and their friends, promissing to do the same for him. They also sent the names of three kinswomen of theirs who had recently died, asking Lull 1 to celebrate mass and offer prayers for their souls.: Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 p. 259 ([760] x [778])
Lull 1-Anonymi 2144.community of prayer: Lull 1's friends, bishops and abbots (Anonymi 2144), who received his messages through Wigberht, wrote down Lull 1's name with their own list of names and accepted to pray for him both while he was still alive and after his death.: Wigberht.Ep.T138 ([754] x [786])
Tyccea 1-Aldberht 2-Lull 1.community of prayer: Tyccea 1 and Aldberht 2 wrote to Lull 1 promising to pray for him and asking him to pray for them.: Tyccea-Aldberht.Ep.T129 ([754] x [786])
Conversation (1)
Bregowine 1-Lull 1.meeting in Rome: They met and discussed of their friendship and communication.: Bregowine.Ep.T117
Correspondence (45)
Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Anonymous 863.letter to Lull 1: Anonymous 863 wrote to ask Lull 1 not to forget their friendship in Malmesbury. The letter also incorporates greetings from Hereca 1.
: Anon.Ep.T135 ([754] x [786])
Benedict 3.letter to Boniface 5: Benedict 3 expressed his sympathy for Boniface 5's problems with false priests and bishops and compared Boniface's suffering to that of the saints.: Benedict.Ep.T90 ([751])
Boniface 5.fourth letter to Zacharias 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Zacharias 1 on various issues, including his dealing with the false priests and heretics, the request of the pallium and the foundation of a monastery (Fulda).: Boniface.Ep.T86 pp. 191-4 ([751])
Boniface 5.letter to Fulred 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Fulred 1, asking for support in his petition to Pippin 2 on behalf of his disciples and for the appointment of Lull 1 as his successor.: Boniface.Ep.T93 pp. 212-14 ([752?])
Botwine 2.letter to Lull 1: Botwine 2 wrote to thank Lull 1 for his letter and asked for his prayer. He sent him some gifts, namely, six cloaks.: Botwine.Ep.T131 ([754] x [786])
Bregowine 1.letter to Lull 1: Bregowine 1 had desired to write to Lull 1 for a long time but he was prevented from doing so because of the many troubles which were terrifying both Britain and Gaul. He wrote, following his conversation with Lull 1 in Rome, wishing that they could keep frequently in touch as their predecessors had done before them. : Bregowine.Ep.T117 ([759] x [765])
Cuthbert 7.letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 7 sent Lull 1 a letter of condolence for the death of Boniface 5. He also told him that at the general synod they had appointed a festival day for St Boniface. The Archbishop declared himself ready to help and comfort Lull 1 whenever he could.: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 pp. 239-43
Cuthbert 9.letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 7 wrote to thank Lull 1 for the gifts he had sent. He sent him two works of Bede 1 and apologised for not being able to send more at that moment. Cuthbert 9 also enquired whether Lull 1 had ever received the 20 knives and the robe made of otter-skins that he had sent through Hunwine 1 six years before. Furthermore, he asked Lull 1 whether he could provide a man to make glass vessels and another to play a kind of harp.: Cuthbert.Ep.T116 pp. 250-2 ([764])
Cuthbert 9.second letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 9 thanked Lull 1 for the gifts he had sent. He sent him Bede 1's work 'On the temple', which Lull 1 had requested and asked him to pray for himself.: Cuthbert.Ep.T127 ([764] x [786])
Cyneheard 2.letter to Lull 1: Cyneheard 2 replied to Lull 1 asking him to continue the community of prayer established by Boniface 5 with Daniel 1 and Hunfrith 1. He also asked Lull 1 for some books on both spiritual and secular matters, especially medicine. He sent him some gifts as well.: Cyneheard.Ep.T114
Cyneheard 2.second letter to Lull 1: Cyneheard 2 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and gifts. He promised to pray for him and sent him some gifts as well.: Cyneheard.Ep.T123 ([755] x [780])
Cynewulf 4.letter to Lull 1: Cynewulf 4 and his bishops (Anonymi 2145) wrote to Lull 1, wishing to renew the relationship established with Boniface 5. They would remember each other in their prayers.: Cynewulf.Ep.T139 ([757] x [786])
Deneheard 1-Lull 1-Burchard 1.letter to Cuniburg 1: They wrote to Cuniburg 1 asking her prayers for help.: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 pp. 78-80
Doto 1.letter to Lull 1: Doto 1 and his monks (Anonymi 2143) wrote to Lull 1 asking him to remember them in his prayers. They also asked him to tell all his friends to do the same.: Doto.Ep.T133 ([754] x [786])
Eanwulf 2.letter to Lull 1: Eanwulf 2 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and strengthened the fraternity of prayer with Lull 1.: Eanwulf.Ep.T119 (773)
Eardwulf 3-Eardwulf 2.letter to Lull 1: Eardwulf 3 and Eardwulf 2 wrote to Lull 1 so as to establish a community of prayer. They also sent him some little gifts.: Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 pp. 258-60 ([760] x [778])
Ingalice 1.letter to Lull 1: Ingalice 1 wrote to Lull 1 to tell him that his congregation had been constantly praying for him, following Lull 1's request. He also sent Lull 1 some gifts.: Ingalice.Ep.T72 ([c. 740] x [746])
Lull 1.excommunication of Suitha 1: Suitha 1 had permitted that two nuns left their monastery without Lull 1's permission and against the rule of the regular life. Lull 1 wrote to excommunicate Suitha 1 and all those who had been negligent with her.: Lull.Ep.T128 ([754] x [786])
Lull 1.letter [to Chrodegang 1]: Lull 1 wrote to Chrodegang 1 to complain about the misbehaviour of two priests in his diocese. One of them, Enraed 1, had not even been ordained there. They had also alienated several properties of the church and sold its serfs.: Lull.Ep.T110
Lull 1.letter to Anonymous 868: Boniface 5 wrote to Anonymous 868 promising he would pray for her and asked her to do the same for him. He also sent her some verses: [Lull].Ep.T140 ([746] x [786])
Lull 1.letter to Anonymous 869: Lull 1 wrote to an anonymous brother (Anonymous 869) wishing him to accomplish all his good deeds.: [Lull].Ep.T141 ([c.740] x [747])
Lull 1.letter to Anonymous 870: Lull 1 wrote to an anonymous brother (Anonymous 870) asking for parchment.: [Lull].Ep.T142 ([c. 740] x [747])
Lull 1.letter to Boniface 5: Lull 1 wrote to Boniface 5 asking permission to remain in Thuringia for purposes of study.: [Lull].Ep.T103 pp. 225-7 ([c. 739] x [741])
Lull 1.letter to Cuthbert 9: Lull 1 asked Cuthbert 9 to pray for his soul. He sent a gift and asked for a few works of Bede 1, especially 'On the temple'. He also sent the names of brethren and friends who had recently died, commending them to Cuthbert 9's prayers.: Lull.Ep.T126 ([764] x [786])
Lull 1.letter to Dealwine 1: Lull 1 wrote to his former master (Dealwine 1) asking him to send abroad Aldhelm 3's works.: Lull.Ep.T71 ([745] x [746])
Lull 1.letter to Deneheard 1 and others: Lull 1 wrote to Deneheard 1 and other priests asking them to tell every cleric and nun in Thuringia that they should pray for the end of the persistent rain. Each of them had to avoid meat or drinks containing honey for one week. Furthermore, he gave instructions for the days of the week in which they had to fast 'usque ad uesperum'. He also asked them to sing 30 masses for the bishop of Meaux who had recently died and 10 masses for two laymen.: Lull.Ep.T113
Lull 1.letter to Eadburg 4: Lull 1 asked Eadburg 4 to commend him to God. He sent her some small gifts and asked her for a letter.: Lull.Ep.T70 ([745] x [746])
Lull 1.letter to Gregory 4: Lull 1 thanked Gregory 4 for the gifts he had sent. He manifested his affection and exhorted him to persevere in looking for eternal happiness rather than temporary prosperity.: Lull.Ep.T92 pp. 209-12 ([747] x [752])
Lull 1.letter to Leobgyda 1: Lull 1 asked her not to doubt of his affection for her. He also wished her to send word with Gundwin 1 as to anything she may need.: Lull.Ep.T70 ([732] x [754])
Lull 1.letter to an abbess and a nun: Lull 1 wrote to an abbess (Anonymous 855) and a nun (Anonymous 856).: [Lull].Ep.T98 pp. 218-22
Lull 1.letter to Æthelberht 8: Lull 1 wrote to Æthelberht 8 to ask for his continuous prayers. He sent him some little gifts and asked for some works of Bede 1's.: Lull.Ep.T125 ([767] x [778])
Megingoz 1.letter to Lull 1: Megingoz 1 wrote to Lull 1 to inform him of the death of his sister and to express his concern for the future of his sister's monastery.: Megingoz.Ep.T130 ([754] x [768])
Megingoz 1.second letter to Lull 1: Megingoz 1 wrote to Lull 1 to ask him for some advice on marriage law.: Megingoz.Ep.T134 ([754] x [768])
Megingoz 1.third letter to Lull 1: Megingoz 1 asked Lull 1 to establish an epistolary relationship with him.: Megingoz.Ep.T136 ([754] x [768])
Milred 1.letter to Lull 1: Milred 1 wrote a letter of condolence to Lull 1 for Boniface 5's death. He also asked Lull 1 to send him an account of Boniface 5's life.: Milred.Ep.T112 pp. 243-5
Pippin 2.letter to Lull 1: Pippin 2 wrote to Lull 1 about the need to thank God for the mercy He had shown through the abundance of the earth produce. He asked that every bishop did 'litanies' in their diocese. He also asked for every man to pay alms and tithe.: Pippin.Ep.T118 ([765])
Theophylactus 1.first letter to Boniface 5: Theophylactus 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to congratulate him on his success and to recommend Lull 1.: Theophylactus.Ep.T85 ([746] x [747])
Tyccea 1-Aldberht 2-Lull 1.community of prayer: Tyccea 1 and Aldberht 2 wrote to Lull 1 promising to pray for him and asking him to pray for them.: Tyccea-Aldberht.Ep.T129 ([754] x [786])
Tyccea 1-Aldberht 2.letter to Lull 1: Tyccea 1 wrote to Lull 1 to thank him for his letter and to ask for his prayers. Aldberht 2 added a paragraph asking for prayers as well.: Tyccea-Aldberht.Ep.T129 ([754] x [786])
Wigberht 2.letter to Lull 1: Wigberht 2 wrote to Lull 1 telling him that the monks of his congregation had been praying for Lull 1's health. The priests had also celebrated five masses each. He also reported about his community's intention to welcome Lull 1 among them, as he was wishing to go there.: Wigbert.Ep.T132 ([754] x [786])
Wigberht 3.letter to Lull 1: Wigberht 3 told Lull 1 that he had had a safe journey home. He also asked him whether he had to send some men to him who were eager to go. He also asked him to send letter to England.: Wigberht.Ep.T137 ([754] x [786])
Wigberht 3.second letter to Lull 1: Wigberht 3 wrote to Lull 1 to tell him that he had had a safe journey back home. He had also reported Lull 1's messages to all bishops, abbots and friends that Lull 1 had indicated. Wigberht 3 asked for Lull 1's advice on whether he should leave his office and join him.: Wigberht.Ep.T138 ([754] x [786])
Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter about various issues: false priests; the bishops of the Franks and the pallium; the foundation of the monastery of Fulda for which he had agreed to grant a privilege; people afflicted with leprosy; the ordination of priests before their thirtieth year; church tax; bishops who had been excommunicated and the making of the sign of the cross during the recitation of the holy canon.: Zacharias.Ep.T87 pp. 194-201 (751)
Æthelberht 8.letter to Lull 1: Æthelberht 8 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked to be remembered in his prayers. Concerning certain books Lull 1 had enquired about, he said he only had some very difficult ones and had sofar been unable to procure copyists: Æthelberht Coena.Ep.T124 ([767] x [778])
Council-meeting, ecclesiastical (2)
Cuthbert 7.letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 7 sent Lull 1 a letter of condolence for the death of Boniface 5. He also told him that at the general synod they had appointed a festival day for St Boniface. The Archbishop declared himself ready to help and comfort Lull 1 whenever he could.: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 pp. 239-43
Stephen 6-Lull 1-others.council: Lull 1 was one of twelve bishops from the region of the Franks who participated to the council summoned by Stephen 6 in Rome to deal with Constantine the intruder into the apostolic see.: LiberPontificalis vol. I, pp. 473-5: Stephen III, 17 ([769])
Crime (1)
Lull 1-Willifrid 1-Enraed 1.dissension: Lull 1 had problems with two priests in his diocese, as Enraed 1, who had not been ordained in the diocese carried out his priestly duties as if he had had been consecrated there. Although Lull 1 had him excommunicated, another priest, Willifrid 1 came in his defence. The same two priests had also been involved in the alienation of church properties.: Lull.Ep.T110
Death/dying (4)
Cuthbert 7.letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 7 sent Lull 1 a letter of condolence for the death of Boniface 5. He also told him that at the general synod they had appointed a festival day for St Boniface. The Archbishop declared himself ready to help and comfort Lull 1 whenever he could.: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 pp. 239-43
Lull 1.journey to the Continent: Lull 1 left Britain with a group of almost all his kindred, crossed the sea and reached the Continent. Then he longed to go to Rome, but there he was left alone as almost all his kindred died. He also got the plague, but managed to survive. He was assisted by Anonymous 855 and Anonymous 856.: [Lull].Ep.T98 pp. 219-20
Megingoz 1.letter to Lull 1: Megingoz 1 wrote to Lull 1 to inform him of the death of his sister and to express his concern for the future of his sister's monastery.: Megingoz.Ep.T130 ([754] x [768])
Milred 1.letter to Lull 1: Milred 1 wrote a letter of condolence to Lull 1 for Boniface 5's death. He also asked Lull 1 to send him an account of Boniface 5's life.: Milred.Ep.T112 pp. 243-5
Defence (1)
Lull 1-Willifrid 1-Enraed 1.dissension: Lull 1 had problems with two priests in his diocese, as Enraed 1, who had not been ordained in the diocese carried out his priestly duties as if he had had been consecrated there. Although Lull 1 had him excommunicated, another priest, Willifrid 1 came in his defence. The same two priests had also been involved in the alienation of church properties.: Lull.Ep.T110
Disobedience (2)
Lull 1.excommunication of Suitha 1: Suitha 1 had permitted that two nuns left their monastery without Lull 1's permission and against the rule of the regular life. Lull 1 wrote to excommunicate Suitha 1 and all those who had been negligent with her.: Lull.Ep.T128 ([754] x [786])
Lull 1.letter [to Chrodegang 1]: Lull 1 wrote to Chrodegang 1 to complain about the misbehaviour of two priests in his diocese. One of them, Enraed 1, had not even been ordained there. They had also alienated several properties of the church and sold its serfs.: Lull.Ep.T110
Disputing/dispute-settling (1)
Lull 1-Willifrid 1-Enraed 1.dissension: Lull 1 had problems with two priests in his diocese, as Enraed 1, who had not been ordained in the diocese carried out his priestly duties as if he had had been consecrated there. Although Lull 1 had him excommunicated, another priest, Willifrid 1 came in his defence. The same two priests had also been involved in the alienation of church properties.: Lull.Ep.T110
Education/teaching (1)
Lull 1.letter to Boniface 5: Lull 1 wrote to Boniface 5 asking permission to remain in Thuringia for purposes of study.: [Lull].Ep.T103 pp. 225-7 ([c. 739] x [741])
Embassy (2)
Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Alhred 1.embassy to Charlemagne 1: Alhred 1 sent an embassy to Charlemagne 1 and asked Lull 1 for assistance so that peace could be firmly strengthened between the two kings.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Enquiry (1)
Cuthbert 9.letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 7 wrote to thank Lull 1 for the gifts he had sent. He sent him two works of Bede 1 and apologised for not being able to send more at that moment. Cuthbert 9 also enquired whether Lull 1 had ever received the 20 knives and the robe made of otter-skins that he had sent through Hunwine 1 six years before. Furthermore, he asked Lull 1 whether he could provide a man to make glass vessels and another to play a kind of harp.: Cuthbert.Ep.T116 pp. 250-2 ([764])
Excommunication (3)
Lull 1-Willifrid 1-Enraed 1.dissension: Lull 1 had problems with two priests in his diocese, as Enraed 1, who had not been ordained in the diocese carried out his priestly duties as if he had had been consecrated there. Although Lull 1 had him excommunicated, another priest, Willifrid 1 came in his defence. The same two priests had also been involved in the alienation of church properties.: Lull.Ep.T110
Lull 1.excommunication of Suitha 1: Suitha 1 had permitted that two nuns left their monastery without Lull 1's permission and against the rule of the regular life. Lull 1 wrote to excommunicate Suitha 1 and all those who had been negligent with her.: Lull.Ep.T128 ([754] x [786])
Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter about various issues: false priests; the bishops of the Franks and the pallium; the foundation of the monastery of Fulda for which he had agreed to grant a privilege; people afflicted with leprosy; the ordination of priests before their thirtieth year; church tax; bishops who had been excommunicated and the making of the sign of the cross during the recitation of the holy canon.: Zacharias.Ep.T87 pp. 194-201 (751)
Friendship-making (2)
Anonymous 863.letter to Lull 1: Anonymous 863 wrote to ask Lull 1 not to forget their friendship in Malmesbury. The letter also incorporates greetings from Hereca 1.
: Anon.Ep.T135 ([754] x [786])
Bregowine 1-Lull 1.meeting in Rome: They met and discussed of their friendship and communication.: Bregowine.Ep.T117
Grant and Gift (26)
Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Alhred 1.sending gifts to Osgifu 1: Alhred 1 and Osgifu 1 sent him twelve cloaks together with a gold ring: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Botwine 2.letter to Lull 1: Botwine 2 wrote to thank Lull 1 for his letter and asked for his prayer. He sent him some gifts, namely, six cloaks.: Botwine.Ep.T131 ([754] x [786])
Botwine 2.sending gifts to Lull 1: He sent Lull 1 six cloaks.: Botwine.Ep.T131 ([754] x [786])
Bregowine 1.sending a capsa to Lull 1: He sent Lull 1 a 'capsa' (box) for liturgical use, made of bone: Bregowine.Ep.T117
Bregowine 1.sending of gift to Lull 1: Bregowine 1 sent Lull 1 a box made of bone for liturgical use.: Bregowine.Ep.T117
Burchard 1-Lull 1-Deneheard 1.sending gifts to Cuniburg 1: Burchard 1, Lull 1 and Deneheard 1 sent some little gifts to Cuniburg 1: frankinsence, pepper and cinnamon: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 80
Cuthbert 9.letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 7 wrote to thank Lull 1 for the gifts he had sent. He sent him two works of Bede 1 and apologised for not being able to send more at that moment. Cuthbert 9 also enquired whether Lull 1 had ever received the 20 knives and the robe made of otter-skins that he had sent through Hunwine 1 six years before. Furthermore, he asked Lull 1 whether he could provide a man to make glass vessels and another to play a kind of harp.: Cuthbert.Ep.T116 pp. 250-2 ([764])
Cuthbert 9.second letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 9 thanked Lull 1 for the gifts he had sent. He sent him Bede 1's work 'On the temple', which Lull 1 had requested and asked him to pray for himself.: Cuthbert.Ep.T127 ([764] x [786])
Cuthbert 9.sending gifts to Lull 1: Following Lull 1's request, Cuthbert 9 sent him Bede's prose and verse lives of Cuthbert 9.: Cuthbert.Ep.T116 p. 251 ([764])
Cyneheard 2.letter to Lull 1: Cyneheard 2 replied to Lull 1 asking him to continue the community of prayer established by Boniface 5 with Daniel 1 and Hunfrith 1. He also asked Lull 1 for some books on both spiritual and secular matters, especially medicine. He sent him some gifts as well.: Cyneheard.Ep.T114
Cyneheard 2.second letter to Lull 1: Cyneheard 2 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and gifts. He promised to pray for him and sent him some gifts as well.: Cyneheard.Ep.T123 ([755] x [780])
Cyneheard 2.sending gifts to Lull 1: He sent Lull 1 some gifts with his letter, namely a piece of cloth: Cyneheard.Ep.T123
Cyneheard 4.sending books to Lull 1: books about medicine produced on the Continent which were too difficult to decipher: Cyneheard.Ep.T114
Eardwulf 3-Eardwulf 2.letter to Lull 1: Eardwulf 3 and Eardwulf 2 wrote to Lull 1 so as to establish a community of prayer. They also sent him some little gifts.: Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 pp. 258-60 ([760] x [778])
Ingalice 1.letter to Lull 1: Ingalice 1 wrote to Lull 1 to tell him that his congregation had been constantly praying for him, following Lull 1's request. He also sent Lull 1 some gifts.: Ingalice.Ep.T72 ([c. 740] x [746])
Ingalice 1.sending gifts to Lull 1: Ingalice 1 sent him four knives, a silver curling iron and one towel: Ingalice.Ep.T72 ([c. 740] x [746])
Lull 1.letter to Cuthbert 9: Lull 1 asked Cuthbert 9 to pray for his soul. He sent a gift and asked for a few works of Bede 1, especially 'On the temple'. He also sent the names of brethren and friends who had recently died, commending them to Cuthbert 9's prayers.: Lull.Ep.T126 ([764] x [786])
Lull 1.letter to Eadburg 4: Lull 1 asked Eadburg 4 to commend him to God. He sent her some small gifts and asked her for a letter.: Lull.Ep.T70 ([745] x [746])
Lull 1.letter to Æthelberht 8: Lull 1 wrote to Æthelberht 8 to ask for his continuous prayers. He sent him some little gifts and asked for some works of Bede 1's.: Lull.Ep.T125 ([767] x [778])
Lull 1.sending a pall to Cuthbert 9: He sent Cuthbert 9 a pall all of silk: Lull.Ep.T126 ([764] x [786])
Lull 1.sending a pall to Æthelberht 8: He sent Æthelberht 8 a pall all of silk: Lull.Ep.T125 ([767] x [778])
Lull 1.sending a robe to Cuthbert 9: Lull 1 sent Cuthbert 9 an all silk robe for the relics of Bede and a multi-coloured coverlet for Cuthbert 9 to protect his body from the cold.: Cuthbert.Ep.T116 p. 250
Lull 1.sending gifts to Cuthbert 9: He received from Lull 1 a towel and a fine linen: Cuthbert.Ep.T127
Lull 1.sending gifts to Eadburg 4: Lull 1 sent her a silver style and some pieces of storax and cinnamon: Lull.Ep.T70
Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter about various issues: false priests; the bishops of the Franks and the pallium; the foundation of the monastery of Fulda for which he had agreed to grant a privilege; people afflicted with leprosy; the ordination of priests before their thirtieth year; church tax; bishops who had been excommunicated and the making of the sign of the cross during the recitation of the holy canon.: Zacharias.Ep.T87 pp. 194-201 (751)
Heresy-allegations/condemnations (1)
Boniface 5.fourth letter to Zacharias 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Zacharias 1 on various issues, including his dealing with the false priests and heretics, the request of the pallium and the foundation of a monastery (Fulda).: Boniface.Ep.T86 pp. 191-4 ([751])
Illness/demonic seizure/madness (2)
Lull 1.journey to the Continent: Lull 1 left Britain with a group of almost all his kindred, crossed the sea and reached the Continent. Then he longed to go to Rome, but there he was left alone as almost all his kindred died. He also got the plague, but managed to survive. He was assisted by Anonymous 855 and Anonymous 856.: [Lull].Ep.T98 pp. 219-20
Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter about various issues: false priests; the bishops of the Franks and the pallium; the foundation of the monastery of Fulda for which he had agreed to grant a privilege; people afflicted with leprosy; the ordination of priests before their thirtieth year; church tax; bishops who had been excommunicated and the making of the sign of the cross during the recitation of the holy canon.: Zacharias.Ep.T87 pp. 194-201 (751)
Indicating bounds (1)
Boniface 5.post-mortem miracle of water: A plan was drawn up to raise an enormous mound of earth on the spot where Boniface 5 had been killed because of the violent neap and spring tides that caused disturbances in the incoming and outcoming floods of water. On the mound they proposed to build a church and a monastery. When the mound had been raised the residents of the district began to discuss the difficulty of obtaining fresh water. Abba 3, director of the work in question inspected the mound with some attendants. The horse of one of the attendants suddenly trod upon the ground and rolled helplessly about. At once, on that very spot a fountain of water came bubbling up until it formed a considerable spring.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 9
Introduction (1)
Theophylactus 1.first letter to Boniface 5: Theophylactus 1 wrote to Boniface 5 to congratulate him on his success and to recommend Lull 1.: Theophylactus.Ep.T85 ([746] x [747])
Journey (4)
Boniface 5.organization of journey to Frisia: Boniface 5 summoned Lull 1 to his presence and entrusted everything to his care. He ordered him to complete the building of the monastery at Fulda and commanded him also to remove his body thither after his death. Then, he summoned Leoba 1 to him and exhorted her not to abandon her adopted land. He commended her to Lull 1 and the senior monks of the monastery who were present and reaffirmed his wish that after his death her bones should be placed next to his in the tomb. He also gave her his cowl and set out for Frisia.: Rudolf.VitLeobae 17
Deneheard 1-Lull 1-Burchard 1.journey to Germany: They went to the people of Germany and were received into the monastic rule of Boniface 5. They became his assistants in his work.: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 pp. 78-9
Leoba 1.journey to Scoranesheim: Leoba 1 went to Scoranesheim on Lull 1's advice. There she took up residence with some of her nuns (Anonymi 737).: Rudolf.VitLeobae 19
Lull 1.journey to the Continent: Lull 1 left Britain with a group of almost all his kindred, crossed the sea and reached the Continent. Then he longed to go to Rome, but there he was left alone as almost all his kindred died. He also got the plague, but managed to survive. He was assisted by Anonymous 855 and Anonymous 856.: [Lull].Ep.T98 pp. 219-20
Law-making/legislation (1)
Megingoz 1.second letter to Lull 1: Megingoz 1 wrote to Lull 1 to ask him for some advice on marriage law.: Megingoz.Ep.T134 ([754] x [768])
Liturgical celebration (7)
Alhred 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Alhred 1 and Osgifu 1 sent Lull 1 a list of names of friends and relations. They asked Lull 1 for prayers and celebrations of the Mass for them. The names were to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. Lull 1 had sent them a list of names as well. In all the monasteries subject to the king's authority, they were commended with writing and offered daily to God with prayers.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Alhred 1-Osgifu 1.letter to Lull 1: Alhred 1and Osgifu 1 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and asked him for his daily prayers. They sent a list of names of friends and relations to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. They commended them for prayers and celebration of the Mass. They said they had done the same with the names Lull 1 had sent. They also asked for Lull 1's assistance of the embassies they had sent to Charlemagne 1. Furthermore, they sent some small presents.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Eardwulf 3-Eardwulf 3-Lull 1. community of prayer: Eardwulf 3 and Eardwulf 2 asked Lull 1 to pray for them and their friends, promissing to do the same for him. They also sent the names of three kinswomen of theirs who had recently died, asking Lull 1 to celebrate mass and offer prayers for their souls.: Eardwulf-Eardwulf.Ep.T122 p. 259 ([760] x [778])
Lull 1-Cuthbert 9.remembrance of dead: Cuthbert 9 told Lull 1 that he had received the names of the dead brethren sent by Lull 1. The abbot had ordered more than 90 masses to be celebrated for them.: Cuthbert.Ep.T127 ([764] x [786])
Lull 1-Cyneheard 2.remembrance of dead: Lull 1 and Cyneheard 2 exchanged lists of names of dead priests, deacons, monks, nuns etc. for whom they and their communities would pray and celebrate masses.: Cyneheard.Ep.T114
Lull 1.letter to Deneheard 1 and others: Lull 1 wrote to Deneheard 1 and other priests asking them to tell every cleric and nun in Thuringia that they should pray for the end of the persistent rain. Each of them had to avoid meat or drinks containing honey for one week. Furthermore, he gave instructions for the days of the week in which they had to fast 'usque ad uesperum'. He also asked them to sing 30 masses for the bishop of Meaux who had recently died and 10 masses for two laymen.: Lull.Ep.T113
Wigberht 2.letter to Lull 1: Wigberht 2 wrote to Lull 1 telling him that the monks of his congregation had been praying for Lull 1's health. The priests had also celebrated five masses each. He also reported about his community's intention to welcome Lull 1 among them, as he was wishing to go there.: Wigbert.Ep.T132 ([754] x [786])
Manumission (1)
Lull 1-Anonymous 839.manumission: They freed two young men and entrusted them to Lull 1's uncle: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 pp. 79-80
Marriage (1)
Megingoz 1.second letter to Lull 1: Megingoz 1 wrote to Lull 1 to ask him for some advice on marriage law.: Megingoz.Ep.T134 ([754] x [768])
Medical treatment/sick-care/cautery (1)
Cyneheard 4.sending books to Lull 1: books about medicine produced on the Continent which were too difficult to decipher: Cyneheard.Ep.T114
Meeting (1)
Bregowine 1-Lull 1.meeting in Rome: They met and discussed of their friendship and communication.: Bregowine.Ep.T117
Message-sending (1)
Wigberht 3.second letter to Lull 1: Wigberht 3 wrote to Lull 1 to tell him that he had had a safe journey back home. He had also reported Lull 1's messages to all bishops, abbots and friends that Lull 1 had indicated. Wigberht 3 asked for Lull 1's advice on whether he should leave his office and join him.: Wigberht.Ep.T138 ([754] x [786])
Miracle (2)
Boniface 5.post-mortem miracle of simultaneous gathering of people: When the body of Boniface 5 was taken from Utrecht to Mainz, there assembled together for the interment of Boniface 5 not only the envoys (Anonymi 780) who had brought the sacred body, but also many men and women (Anonymi 782) from distant districts, just as if they had been forewarned of the event.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, pp. 53-4
Boniface 5.post-mortem miracle of water: A plan was drawn up to raise an enormous mound of earth on the spot where Boniface 5 had been killed because of the violent neap and spring tides that caused disturbances in the incoming and outcoming floods of water. On the mound they proposed to build a church and a monastery. When the mound had been raised the residents of the district began to discuss the difficulty of obtaining fresh water. Abba 3, director of the work in question inspected the mound with some attendants. The horse of one of the attendants suddenly trod upon the ground and rolled helplessly about. At once, on that very spot a fountain of water came bubbling up until it formed a considerable spring.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 9
Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (1)
Deneheard 1-Lull 1-Burchard 1.journey to Germany: They went to the people of Germany and were received into the monastic rule of Boniface 5. They became his assistants in his work.: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 pp. 78-9
Pallium-despatch/receipt/request (2)
Boniface 5.fourth letter to Zacharias 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Zacharias 1 on various issues, including his dealing with the false priests and heretics, the request of the pallium and the foundation of a monastery (Fulda).: Boniface.Ep.T86 pp. 191-4 ([751])
Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter about various issues: false priests; the bishops of the Franks and the pallium; the foundation of the monastery of Fulda for which he had agreed to grant a privilege; people afflicted with leprosy; the ordination of priests before their thirtieth year; church tax; bishops who had been excommunicated and the making of the sign of the cross during the recitation of the holy canon.: Zacharias.Ep.T87 pp. 194-201 (751)
Peace agreement (1)
Alhred 1.embassy to Charlemagne 1: Alhred 1 sent an embassy to Charlemagne 1 and asked Lull 1 for assistance so that peace could be firmly strengthened between the two kings.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Poem-reciting/sending (2)
Alcuin 1.composition of poem for various Continental recipients: Alcuin 1 composed the present poem sent from Britain to the mouth of the Rhine, whence he hoped it would reach various named recipients.: Alcuin.Carm.4 1-81
Lull 1.letter to Anonymous 868: Boniface 5 wrote to Anonymous 868 promising he would pray for her and asked her to do the same for him. He also sent her some verses: [Lull].Ep.T140 ([746] x [786])
Praying (6)
Bregowine 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Bregowine 1 and Lull 1 shared mutual prayer for the salvation of their souls as their predecessors had done before.: Bregowine.Ep.T117
Deneheard 1-Lull 1-Burchard 1.letter to Cuniburg 1: They wrote to Cuniburg 1 asking her prayers for help.: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 pp. 78-80
Eanwulf 2.letter to Lull 1: Eanwulf 2 thanked Lull 1 for his letter and strengthened the fraternity of prayer with Lull 1.: Eanwulf.Ep.T119 (773)
Lull 1-Anonymi 2144.community of prayer: Lull 1's friends, bishops and abbots (Anonymi 2144), who received his messages through Wigberht, wrote down Lull 1's name with their own list of names and accepted to pray for him both while he was still alive and after his death.: Wigberht.Ep.T138 ([754] x [786])
Lull 1.letter to Deneheard 1 and others: Lull 1 wrote to Deneheard 1 and other priests asking them to tell every cleric and nun in Thuringia that they should pray for the end of the persistent rain. Each of them had to avoid meat or drinks containing honey for one week. Furthermore, he gave instructions for the days of the week in which they had to fast 'usque ad uesperum'. He also asked them to sing 30 masses for the bishop of Meaux who had recently died and 10 masses for two laymen.: Lull.Ep.T113
Wigberht 2.letter to Lull 1: Wigberht 2 wrote to Lull 1 telling him that the monks of his congregation had been praying for Lull 1's health. The priests had also celebrated five masses each. He also reported about his community's intention to welcome Lull 1 among them, as he was wishing to go there.: Wigbert.Ep.T132 ([754] x [786])
Prophecy (1)
Boniface 5.prophecy on his death: Boniface 5 foretold to Lull 1 the approaching day of his death and the manner in which he would die.: Willibald.VitBonifatii 8, p. 46
Religious practice (2)
Alhred 1-Lull 1.community of prayer: Alhred 1 and Osgifu 1 sent Lull 1 a list of names of friends and relations. They asked Lull 1 for prayers and celebrations of the Mass for them. The names were to be included in the safe-keeping of writing. Lull 1 had sent them a list of names as well. In all the monasteries subject to the king's authority, they were commended with writing and offered daily to God with prayers.: Alhred-Osgifu.Ep.T121 ([773])
Pippin 2.letter to Lull 1: Pippin 2 wrote to Lull 1 about the need to thank God for the mercy He had shown through the abundance of the earth produce. He asked that every bishop did 'litanies' in their diocese. He also asked for every man to pay alms and tithe.: Pippin.Ep.T118 ([765])
Reporting (2)
Megingoz 1.letter to Lull 1: Megingoz 1 wrote to Lull 1 to inform him of the death of his sister and to express his concern for the future of his sister's monastery.: Megingoz.Ep.T130 ([754] x [768])
Wigberht 3.second letter to Lull 1: Wigberht 3 wrote to Lull 1 to tell him that he had had a safe journey back home. He had also reported Lull 1's messages to all bishops, abbots and friends that Lull 1 had indicated. Wigberht 3 asked for Lull 1's advice on whether he should leave his office and join him.: Wigberht.Ep.T138 ([754] x [786])
Request (8)
Boniface 5.letter to Fulred 1: Boniface 5 wrote to Fulred 1, asking for support in his petition to Pippin 2 on behalf of his disciples and for the appointment of Lull 1 as his successor.: Boniface.Ep.T93 pp. 212-14 ([752?])
Cuthbert 9.letter to Lull 1: Cuthbert 7 wrote to thank Lull 1 for the gifts he had sent. He sent him two works of Bede 1 and apologised for not being able to send more at that moment. Cuthbert 9 also enquired whether Lull 1 had ever received the 20 knives and the robe made of otter-skins that he had sent through Hunwine 1 six years before. Furthermore, he asked Lull 1 whether he could provide a man to make glass vessels and another to play a kind of harp.: Cuthbert.Ep.T116 pp. 250-2 ([764])
Deneheard 1-Lull 1-Burchard 1.letter to Cuniburg 1: They wrote to Cuniburg 1 asking her prayers for help.: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 pp. 78-80
Eanwulf 2-Lull 1.community of prayer: Eanwulf 2 told Lull 1 that after his death, his name would be added to the list of bishops' names and brethren's names kept by Eanwulf 2's community. He also asked Lull 1 to pray for him.: Eanwulf.Ep.T119 (773)
Lull 1.letter to Anonymous 870: Lull 1 wrote to an anonymous brother (Anonymous 870) asking for parchment.: [Lull].Ep.T142 ([c. 740] x [747])
Lull 1.letter to Boniface 5: Lull 1 wrote to Boniface 5 asking permission to remain in Thuringia for purposes of study.: [Lull].Ep.T103 pp. 225-7 ([c. 739] x [741])
Lull 1.letter to Cuthbert 9: Lull 1 asked Cuthbert 9 to pray for his soul. He sent a gift and asked for a few works of Bede 1, especially 'On the temple'. He also sent the names of brethren and friends who had recently died, commending them to Cuthbert 9's prayers.: Lull.Ep.T126 ([764] x [786])
Lull 1.letter to Æthelberht 8: Lull 1 wrote to Æthelberht 8 to ask for his continuous prayers. He sent him some little gifts and asked for some works of Bede 1's.: Lull.Ep.T125 ([767] x [778])
Residence (2)
Leoba 1.journey to Scoranesheim: Leoba 1 went to Scoranesheim on Lull 1's advice. There she took up residence with some of her nuns (Anonymi 737).: Rudolf.VitLeobae 19
Lull 1-Anonymous 839.manumission: They freed two young men and entrusted them to Lull 1's uncle: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 pp. 79-80
Seizure of land (1)
Lull 1.letter [to Chrodegang 1]: Lull 1 wrote to Chrodegang 1 to complain about the misbehaviour of two priests in his diocese. One of them, Enraed 1, had not even been ordained there. They had also alienated several properties of the church and sold its serfs.: Lull.Ep.T110
Taxation (2)
Pippin 2.letter to Lull 1: Pippin 2 wrote to Lull 1 about the need to thank God for the mercy He had shown through the abundance of the earth produce. He asked that every bishop did 'litanies' in their diocese. He also asked for every man to pay alms and tithe.: Pippin.Ep.T118 ([765])
Zacharias 1.eighth letter to Boniface 5: Zacharias 1 wrote in reply to Boniface 5's letter about various issues: false priests; the bishops of the Franks and the pallium; the foundation of the monastery of Fulda for which he had agreed to grant a privilege; people afflicted with leprosy; the ordination of priests before their thirtieth year; church tax; bishops who had been excommunicated and the making of the sign of the cross during the recitation of the holy canon.: Zacharias.Ep.T87 pp. 194-201 (751)
Factoids linked indirectly to Lull 1 (16)
Office (3)
Bishop of Lull 1 (2)
Megingoz 1: Willibald.VitBonifatii Prol.
Æthelberht 8: Lull.Ep.T125
Priest of Lull 1 (1)
Hunwine 1: Cuthbert.Ep.T116 p. 251
Occupation (11)
Brother of Lull 1 (1)
Anonymous 847: Lull.Ep.T70
Messenger of Lull 1 (6)
Anonymi 2120: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 80
Ceola 1: Lull.Ep.T70
Denewald 1: Lull.Ep.T71
Gundwin 1: Lull.Ep.T100
Anonymous 861: Lull.Ep.T125
Anonymous 862: Tyccea-Aldberht.Ep.T129
Teacher of Lull 1 (4)
Dealwine 1: Lull.Ep.T71
Boniface 5: [Lull].Ep.T103 p. 225
Boniface 5: Cuthbert.Ep.T111 p. 239
Eafa 3: Anon.Ep.T135
Status (2)
Free person of Lull 1 (2)
Begiloc 1: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 79
Mann 2: Denehard-Lull-Burchard.Ep.T49 p. 79