The Creation of a Religious Centre: Christianisation in the Diocese of Liège in the Carolingian Period
Satoshi Tada
The bishops of Liège became concerned with Christianisation throughout the whole diocese in Carolingian period. This study examines concrete measures that they took. field chosen is Ardennes region south diocese, where reorganised abbey St-Hubert as a religious centre. reformed community and offered it economic support. They also encouraged cult St Hubert introduced new custom annual processions. approach throws light on pastoral situation way their episcopal capitularies cannot.
The Journal of Ecclesiastical History