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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Jim Bugslag wrote: > >> 2) in the canonical sense (i.e. a dignity with attendant privileges >> conferred by the Pope, usually [/always?] involes a designated 'papal >> altar'). > > Do you happen to know when this papal dignity was first established? I suspect that this is a modern invention - like regularising the position of St Mark's by making it the cathedral of Venice, and hence a patriarchal basilica. John Briggs ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html