In 393, wealthy patrician Pontius Meropius Anicius decides
to forsake his worldly possessions and devote the remainder of his Life to
God. Builder of hospitals and churches, the generous Pontius, eventually
known as Bishop Paulinus of Nola, turns to poetry as a means of reaching inner
peace. His many writings on ornate prose have withstood the test of time
and are still considered to be among the finest examples of early Christian
literature. Later canonized, Saint Paulinus, originally from Aquitaine,
full-fledged Roman citizen and poet emeritus, was also an avid gardener.
Nobel, devout, cultured and a friend of the earth, he is a true
inspiration, worthy of the cheese that bears his name.
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