medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> "Robert of Chaise-Dieu (d. 1067) Robert, a noble from Auvergne, was raised
> to become a canon of St. Julian, Brioude. But R. grew discontent with the
> life there. He thought of becoming a monk of Cluny, but was talked out of
> it. He went on pilgrimage to Rome and on his return became a hermit.
> There, R. attracted so many disciples that he had to found a monastery for
> them, the abbey of Chaise-Dieu, in 1043. The place became so popular that
> R. went on to found a large number of daughter houses. R. was canonized in
> 1070."
>
> The former abbatiale there has a most remarkable set of tapestries in the
> choir.
And on the outer side of the choir enclosure is one of the most famous surviving
late medieval wall paintings of the Dance of Death. There is also a papal tomb in
the centre of the choir, but I forget which one. It is, altogether, an impressive place.
Cheers,
Jim Bugslag
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