Ecclesiastical and theological aspects of the coronation acts of the Polish kings in the Middle Ages. An outline
Włodzimierz Bielak
Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II w Lublinie , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3883-5615
Abstract
The coronation ceremonial of the Polish kings reflects the medieval union of the Church and state. The coronation was, therefore, not only a state ceremony but also an ecclesiastical one. It was performed by the archbishop in the cathedral in the presence of the assembled Church and through the coronation the new ruler was involved in the mission of the Church. It should also be noted that the formulary used during the coronation was built on theological foundations. Thanks to the coronation, which made the king God’s anointed, the ruler gained a special position in the state and the Church.
Keywords:
Polish kings, coronation, state and Church, medieval doctrine of lordshipReferences
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Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II w Lublinie
Dr habil. Church history, Associate Professor, the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin;
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3883-5615
