WAYFARERS DOLE HOSPITAL OF ST CROSS, ALMSHOUSE, POVERTY, WINCHESTER, UK
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Wayfarers Dole Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty.
Winchester, Hampshire, England 15th July 2009. The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty. The term 'Hospital' has the same origin as 'hospitality' and for over 850 years St Cross has provided food and shelter to people in need. It has been home to the Master and Brethren of St Cross since medieval times and today visitors can still receive the Wayfarer's Dole (a small beaker of beer and a morsel of bread). The Hospital still provides accommodation for a total of 25 elderly men,...
more » Winchester, Hampshire, England 15th July 2009. The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty. The term 'Hospital' has the same origin as 'hospitality' and for over 850 years St Cross has provided food and shelter to people in need. It has been home to the Master and Brethren of St Cross since medieval times and today visitors can still receive the Wayfarer's Dole (a small beaker of beer and a morsel of bread). The Hospital still provides accommodation for a total of 25 elderly men, known as "The Brothers", under the care of "The Master". They belong to either of two charitable foundations: those belonging to the Order of the Hospital of St Cross (founded around 1132) wear black trencher hats and black robes with a silver badge in the shape of a Jerusalem cross, while those belonging to the Order of Noble Poverty (founded in 1445) wear claret trencher hats and claret robes with a silver cardinal's badge in memory of Cardinal Beaufort. They are often referred to as the "Black Brothers" and the "Red Brothers". Brothers must be single, widowed or divorced, and over 60 years of age. Preference is given to those in most need. They are expected to wear their robes and attend daily morning prayers in the Church.
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