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Altars of the Haapsalu, Tartu and Tallinn Cathedrals in the Middle Ages
Altars of the Haapsalu, Tartu and Tallinn Cathedrals in the Middle Ages

Author(s): Anu Mänd
Subject(s): Cultural history, Architecture, Regional Geography, Middle Ages
Published by: Eesti Kunstiteadlaste Ühing
Keywords: Altars of the Haapsalu; Tartu and Tallin; Cathedrals in the Middle Ages;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to analyse the medieval altars and chantries in three cathedrals – Haapsalu, Tartu and Tallinn. On the basis of written sources, it is possible to examine how many side altars are recorded, who their founders and later supporters were, to which saints they were dedicated, and what kind of liturgy was celebrated there. The locations of the side altars reflects not only the religious needs of the time but also social hierarhies. All three cathedrals were different from one another in size and spatial structure and thus offered different possibilities for the foundation of new altars.

  • Issue Year: 25/2016
  • Issue No: 01+02
  • Page Range: 135-138
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: English