medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Marjorie Greene wrote:
>>
>> Benedict X is (now) officially classed as an antipope - although it
>> is doubtful how historically valid that is.
>
> After I posted my post, I began wondering how a consecration of a
> bishop fits into the scheme of all things "ex opere operato." Does
> the consecration of a bishop fall under the rubric of Holy Orders?
> And what of things done by an anti-pope before he is deposed as such?
> Murky stuff, this...
I'm not convinced that you are interpreting "ex opere operato" correctly.
Surely, the validity of the sacraments depends (with some leeway, obviously)
on the person administering them being qualified? So, the consecration of a
bishop is either valid (regular or irregular) or not.
In any case, as has already been pointed out, the dispute was over Stigand's
election as archbishop, not his consecration as bishop.
As to "things done by an anti-pope" - it depends what those things were :-)
John Briggs
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