medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Dear list-members,
I have some problems with an old deed of foundation from the Cistercian
Abbey of Altenberg. The Latin text from 1260 sais:
"Sub isto etiam abate constructe sunt X altaria cum lavatorio in
ecclesia nostra."
I wonder if this could mean that each of the ten altars had a piscine.
Some authors identify the lavatorio with a baptismal font. Does
"lavatorio" has to be translated with singular?
Any help would be much appreciated!
Jaklin Latk
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