Święcenia duchowieństwa w późnośredniowiecznych Prusach
Ordination of clergy in Late Medieval Prussia
Author(s): Marcin SumowskiSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, 13th to 14th Centuries, 15th Century, 16th Century, History of Religion
Published by: Instytut Historii im. Tadeusza Manteuffla Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: ordinations; clergy; Prussian dioceses; Late Middle Ages; Prussia;
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the paper is to analyse the question of clergy ordinations in Prussian dioceses in the Late Middle Ages (14th – 1st half of 16th c.). The conditions for ordination and its procedure are discussed, as well as the documentation related to it. The second part of the paper contains an analysis of the only known listing of the ordained from the area of Prussia, coming from the Pomezanian diocese and dated to 1480-1481. Its edition is included, along some other sources related to ordinations.
Journal: Roczniki Historyczne
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 85
- Page Range: 27-89
- Page Count: 63
- Language: Polish