La solennisation des fêtes dans la vie liturgique et temporelle des moines du Mont Saint-Michel (XIIIe-XVe siècles)

A hierarchical categorization of liturgical feasts at Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, distinguishing their solemnity through manuscript annotations and ceremonial practices, reveals significant evolution during the late Middle Ages (13th–15th centuries). This study identifies how the degree of solemnity—marked by lectionary readings, candlelight rituals, and vestments—shaped both spiritual devotion and daily monastic life. By analyzing codicological and textual evidence from liturgical books, researchers trace shifts in feast significance, offering new insights into the interplay between religious observance and temporal routines in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Chevalier, L. (2021). La solennisation des fêtes dans la vie liturgique et temporelle des moines du Mont Saint-Michel (XIIIe-XVe siècles). Tabularia. https://doi.org/10.4000/tabularia.5036