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Before 'Syriack' drives anyone else mad, he's more usually spelt Cyricus,
Cyriacus, Quiriac, Quiricus or Cyr; a child-martyr with his mother Julitta,
and patron of children. Popular in France, a few chuch dedications in
England.

The Orthodox have a St Syriacus the Fighter, but I don't think he occurs in
medieval England. Just means 'Syrian'.

Christine B.


-----Original Message-----
From: WATER TALK - the email discussion list for springs and spas
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Rattue
Sent: 03 March 2007 16:25
To: Christine Buckley
Subject: Re: Cumbrian Well Waking


How very splendid! I'm sorry not to have heard of St Syriack's Pond before
now.

James