Weapons of Reform: Gregory VII, Armenia, and the Liturgy

This paper examines Gregory VII's (1073–85) evolutionary efforts to unite the Armenian Church with Rome in the 1070s and 1080s. The pope's changing attitude towards Armenian liturgical practices, it is argued, illustrates a broader and visionary papal outlook, revealing in turn many social...

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Veröffentlicht in:Church history 2012-06, Vol.81 (2), p.328-347
1. Verfasser: Rennie, Kriston R.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This paper examines Gregory VII's (1073–85) evolutionary efforts to unite the Armenian Church with Rome in the 1070s and 1080s. The pope's changing attitude towards Armenian liturgical practices, it is argued, illustrates a broader and visionary papal outlook, revealing in turn many social, cultural, political, and doctrinal dynamics at work during his pontificate. As a consequence of this interplay, Gregory's vested interest in the world beyond Latin Christendom becomes manifest, contributing ultimately to a more nuanced portrait of this pope and a broader historical understanding of his papacy and its governance.
ISSN:0009-6407
1755-2613
DOI:10.1017/S0009640712000625