medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Whitehead John <[log in to unmask]> wrote:medieval-religion:
Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Dear
Listmembers,
It was explained to me that within the Church of England the difference
between the consecration and dedication of a church is that when the
building is consecrated it falls under the jurisdiction of the
bishop in respect of its fabric- the church in part belongs to the
diocesan ordinary, and consequently alterations and the introduction or
removal of furnishings come under faculty jurisdiction. Dedication sets
the church apart as a sanctified place, but does not place it
under episcopal or archdiaconal jurisdiction.
John Whitehead,
Oriel College, Oxford
Churchwarden of St Thomas the Martyr, Oxford
Respondeo: The Canon Law of the Church of England is no doubt a very
interesting topic, but it is worth mentioning that no medieval churches
were consecrated according to its rules, because the Church of England
hadn't yet come into existence. Those interested in pursuing the
subject would be better advised to consult the Codex Iuris Canonici.
The new code (revised in 1983) has little to say on the subject:
Can. 1217 (1) As soon as completion of the building the new church is
to be dedicated or at least blessed, following the laws of the sacred
liturgy.
(2) Churches, especially cathedrals and parish churches, are to be
dedicated by a solemn rite.
Bill
Formerly (a long time formerly) Churchwarden of St Frideswide's,
Oxford.
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