The Cult Of Saint Clare In Medieval Town Of Kotor (14-16 Century) Cover Image

Култ Свете Кларе у Котору (XIV – XVI век)
The Cult Of Saint Clare In Medieval Town Of Kotor (14-16 Century)

Author(s): Valentina Živković
Subject(s): History
Published by: Историјски институт Црне Горe
Keywords: St. Clara; Kotor; cult; Second Franciscian religious order; cathedral of Saint Tryphon

Summary/Abstract: In medieval town of Kotor, written sources and fine arts bears testimony to the acceptance and development of the cult of saint Clare, founder of the Second Franciscian religious order assigned to women. The earliest mention of the Saint Clare monastery (Monasterii poncellarum, sive Sanctae Clarae de Catharo) on the territory of Kotor`s municipality is found in a law decree that is concerned with the election of mona stery`s procurators, that was issued during the service of bishop Raymundus Agouti (1331-1334).

  • Issue Year: 2009
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 97-107
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Serbian
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