Two Liturgical Responses to the Protestant Reformation at the Collegiate Church of Saint Mary in Aachen, 1570–1580
Eric Rice
The identity of Aachen’s “royal basilica” was dominated by Charlemagne, it founder, but also bound up with a septennial pilgrimage and thus personal devotion. church became an important center for the articulation Holy Roman Empire’s struggle against Protestantism, prompting liturgical changes during last third sixteenth century. This article discusses two such between 1570 1580: clear presentation centuries-old plainchant melodies Feast Charlemagne in up-to-date polyphonic settings Johannes Mangon (ca. 1525–1578) construction new pulpit vernacular preaching close proximity to former location ancient one. Each these modifications updates old or existing practice way that renews its relevance light increase Protestantism area. Such resonate Counter-Reformation goal preserving renewing Catholic faith.
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