The Physical Setting of Relic Cults: Rome and the Architecture of the Carolingian Renaissance
John Crook
Abstract A significant change in the physical setting of cult saints Gaul occurred mid-eighth century, with establishment Pepin’s new dynasty, which looked back to late sixth-century Rome for architectural inspiration and was responsible revival that city forms earlier age. Before discussing Carolingian patterns veneration, we should first examine from sixth century explore occasional examples Roman influence north Alps period ninth century.It is a commonplace state remained conservative placement its relics—and oft-cited documentary evidence supporting this assumption has been summarized Chapter I. Interestingly, most powerful expression conservatism made by pope who instrumental developing associated saints, Gregory Great. Almost certainly due his development ring-crypt, structure seems have evolved entirely as response relics, far—reaching implications design churches throughout western Christendom.
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