Julian of Speyer
Julian of Speyer, Latin Julianus Teutonicus or Alemannus, French Julien de Spire, (* in Speyer in the Palatinate, † 1250 in Paris, France) was a medieval choir master, composer and poet of the Order of Franciscans. In the Catholic Church he is venerated as a saint.
Life
About Julian's life in general little about his early years except his birthplace unknown. Julian studied at the University of Paris and was Kapellmeister at the court of the French kings Philip II and Louis VIII
1225 Julian joined the Franciscan order existing only recently (then referred to as Friars Minor ) and lived in the convent in Paris. In 1227 he accompanied his friar Simon Angelicus by Germany, as this had been appointed there as Provincial. It is likely that Julian also in 1230 was present at the burial of Francis of Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco.
In the convent in Paris Julian choirmaster and corrector was mensae. Here he wrote several religious works, which are among the most important of its time and led to his canonization later. Presumably, 1232-1235 was a Life of Francis of Assisi ( Legenda S. Francisci ), a representation of life of the holy Founder. Between 1235 and 1240 a Life of Anthony of Padua ( Vita from auctore Anonymo ), whose authorship is not unique, but is associated with high probability Julian was born. In addition, he created two Reimoffizien; there are chants for the Liturgy of the Hours with a severe form of law and partly rhymed verses: Between 1229 and 1235 the Officium S. Francisci was born; Julian leaned in favor of the work of Thomas of Celano and used some hymns of Pope Gregory IX. and the Cardinals Rainer of Viterbo and Thomas of Capua. The second Reimoffizium Officium S. Antonii he composed 1241-1246. The Art of Reimoffizien found with Julian its peak.
Around 1250 Julian died in Paris ( long time been wrongly assumed to be 1285 date of death ). His feast day is February 9.
Works
- Officium S. Francisci ( Reimoffizium, 1229-1235 )
- Legenda S. Francisci ( Vita S. Francisci, 1232-1235, Life of St. Francis ISBN 3-87163-172-8 )
- Vita from auctore Anonymo ( Vita S. Antonii, 1235-1240 )
- Officium S. Antonii ( Reimoffizium, 1241-1246 )