« Flirtant » avec la liturgie. Rois et liturgie en Gaule franque
Yitzhak Hen
During the VIIth century a change in emphasis came over western kingship — kings moved into an eccle- siastical atmosphere, and frequent biblical examples citations were used to denote Christian complexion of newly formed political thought. One significant effect this shift was emergence royal patronage liturgy. In seventh Francia, chants prayers became instrument by which heavenly protection sought for benefit kingdom its ruler, consequently queens invested vast amounts landed property other privileges order secure on their behalf. This paper discusses case Merovingian King Dagobert I, who first Frankish king make ample use Although unsuccessful long term, Dagobert's endeavour institute perpetual chant Saint-Denis, following model Saint-Maurice Agaune, is important turning point history liturgy Gaul. his acts established pattern that diligently followed future queens, not only Merovingian, but also Carolingian.
Cahiers De Civilisation Medievale