Written Sources Regarding Pauline Monasteries in Medieval Transylvania
Written Sources Regarding Pauline Monasteries in Medieval Transylvania

Summary/Abstract: The order of Saint Paul the First Hermit, also known as the Pauline, and sometimes Paulite order, emerged during the first half of the 14th century as a mendicant order, settling in rural areas. Having been the only monastic order developed within the Hungarian realm, its importance for the royal policy is not to be questioned, especially during the reign of King Louis the Great. Its rural location is somehow a reason for the scarcity of written accounts, along with the most important consequence of centuries passing by, namely the destruction and disappearance of almost all architectural remains. This paper focuses on emphasizing a series of written sources, mentioning Pauline monasteries in medieval Transylvania as a first step in our research within this field of research.

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