The Dog Who Almost Became a Catholic Saint

Everybody loves dogs, but have you ever prayed to one? Join me as we explore the curious case of “Saint” Guinefort, the enigmatic (and apparently charismatic) 13th Century French greyhound. If you would like to see more videos from me, please consider supporting my channel on Patreon:   / cardinalwest   and follow me on Twitter for updates:   / cardinal_west   For those interested in another unique animal character from the Middle Ages, I recommend checking out my video on Reynard the Fox, the archetypal trickster of medieval European folklore:    • The Medieval Trickster Hiding in Plain Sight   My debut novel, Winter Without End, is now available for purchase from Fenris Publishing in both ebook and paperback format: https://www.fenrispublishing.com/winter A post-apocalyptic story told through the eyes of a dog, Winter Without End follows a Labrador retriever who, after being abandoned by his human family in the aftermath of a devastating pandemic, makes an uneasy alliance with a wounded wolf in order to survive. Additionally, one of my stories, “Mark of the Stranger,” was recently published in the anthropomorphic history anthology “When the World Was Young,” available here: https://makyo-ink.square.site/product... 00:00 Introduction 02:17 Stephen of Bourbon's Strange Discovery 05:51 Christianity and Holy Animals 12:11 Guinefort the Greyhound 16:30 The Inquisitor's Response 19:30 "Saint" Guinefort's Legacy 24:54 Conclusion