The Customary of the Shrine of St. Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral Latin Text and Translation
The shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral was one of the most popular pilgrim destinations in medieval Europe, as well as the focal point for the liturgy of the cathedral's monastic community. In 1428 the keepers of the shrine composed a customary detailing its day-to-day operation...
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| Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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Arc Humanities Press
2022
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| Series: | Foundations
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| Online Access: | OAPEN Library: download the publication OAPEN Library: description of the publication |
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| Summary: | The shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral was one of the most popular pilgrim destinations in medieval Europe, as well as the focal point for the liturgy of the cathedral's monastic community. In 1428 the keepers of the shrine composed a customary detailing its day-to-day operation, including the opening hours, decoration, maintenance, and staffing. This unique survival offers a rare glimpse into the realities of organizing a pilgrimage site in a major medieval church, and the Latin text with facing English translation is provided for the first time. A comprehensive introduction and extensive notes set the Customary within the context of the cathedral, its liturgy, and pilgrim practice more widely. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (120 p.) |
| ISBN: | fou-9781641894494 9781641894487 |
| Access: | Open Access |