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Consecration of a bishop, 9th century, (1870)
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Consecration of a bishop, 9th century, (1870)
Consecration of a bishop, 9th century, (1870). A 19th century illustration after the manuscript Commentaries of Gregory Nazianzus in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)
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Consecration of a Bishop, 9th Century (1870) - A Glimpse into Medieval Christian Rituals
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. This print takes us back to the 9th century, capturing an ancient ritual known as the consecration of a bishop. Created in 1870 by an unknown artist and featured in Paul Lacroix's book "The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance" this wood engraving offers a glimpse into medieval Christianity. Intriguingly, we witness a bearded bishop standing tall amidst a group of priests, all adorned in their distinctive religious attire. The bishop's dignified presence is accentuated by his tonsured hairstyle and flowing robes that signify his elevated status within the church hierarchy. As candles flicker around them, illuminating their sacred space with ethereal light, these men engage in this solemn ceremony with utmost reverence. One cannot help but marvel at their devotion to faith and commitment to upholding centuries-old traditions. This illustration originates from Gregory Nazianzus' Commentaries manuscript housed within Paris' Bibliotheque Imperiale. Its inclusion here not only showcases its historical significance but also highlights how literature played an integral role in preserving knowledge during medieval times. Through this evocative image, we are transported back to an era where religion held immense power over people's lives. It serves as a reminder of our shared human history and invites contemplation on how rituals like these have shaped our present-day
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