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Research on the military orders might be a good source—their structure and nature made them especially popular for corrodies. In the case of the Hospitallers case at least, my understanding is that the meals were taken together, but at separate tables. The brothers were given white bread and the good ale, with the lower ranks sitting at separate tables and being served lesser grades of food. Keep in mind that the rule of the Hospitallers was actually closer to Augustinian than Benedictine.On 30 Mar 2019, at 6:50 am, Cormack, Margaret Jean <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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A question for those of you familiar with monastic customs, esp. in the 13th -16th centuries.I'm trying to find out where and when lay brothers and corrodarians would have been served their meals.I am assuming they are not present at the meals of the monks, but am wondering what the arrangements were. Does anyone know?
Thanks in advance,MegPS I have a few contracts with corrodarians which say they should get food "as good as the monks" implying that they were not all together, but have found nothing about lay brothers/sisters.