Epilogue
The Epilogue identifies classical masculinity as reflected in depictions of late antique clothing, liturgy Carolingian monasteries, and miniature illustrations middle-Byzantine manuscripts. Fifth-century clergy wore specific apparel to signify manhood. Benedictine lectors (readers) were selected according their virility voice. And Byzantine artists set face manuscripts, part a legacy the agōn trope reciprocal strength. These examples show that elements continued inform Christian church western Europe Byzantium into eleventh century. Such representations evoke power authority within hierarchy church. Like fourth-century rhetoric, these trappings manhood provided language for leaders integrate faith lacked comparable platforms displays social spiritual distinction.
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