ANGELUS SILESIUS
\ˈand͡ʒɛləs sˈa͡ɪlsɪəs], \ˈandʒɛləs sˈaɪlsɪəs], \ˈa_n_dʒ_ɛ_l_ə_s s_ˈaɪ_l_s_ɪ__ə_s]\
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pseudonym of Johannes Scheffler. A German mystic and sacred poet (1624-77), brought up in the Lutheran faith, but in 1653 embraced Catholicism, in 1661 was ordained priest, and in 1664 became councilor of the Prince-Bishop of Breslau. His poems, some of which are exquisite sacred lyrics, appeared collected as "Spiritual Joys" (1657) and "Cherubic Wanderer" (1675).
By Charles Dudley Warner
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