"Frankish" or "Byzantine" Saint? The origins of the cult of Saint Martin in Dalmatia
Trpimir Vedriš
Departing from the traditional historical narrative that areas along eastern Adriatic coast were under Byzantine rule from, at least age of Justinian until late eleventh century – author focuses on local hagiotopography in order to address problem chronological layers cult St Martin Tours and directions its dissemination region. Critically assessing “ Carolingian thesis” according which was introduced Dalmatia only by Franks ninth century, reconstructs more complex picture substantial importance is given lasting results Justinian’ s reconquista. As result, Frankish promotion seen as yet another aspect a renovatio actually preserved many features cultural religious continuity.