medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Marjorie Greene wrote:
>
> The man is holding a staff but as far as I can see, there is no other
> indication of his status as bishop or abbot. It's impossible to see
> in the image what he is doing with his right hand. Blessing?
Yes, definitely - staff in left hand, blessing with right. (I have a friend
who tells a story of George Carey - as Bishop of Bath and Wells - getting
this the wrong way round...)
John Briggs
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