Routledge - New Saints in Late-Mediaeval Venice, 1200-1500

Explore the hidden religious history of Venice through this scholarly study by Routledge. This book examines the cults of new saints in late-mediaeval Venice between 1200 and 1500. These figures were often near-contemporary citizens who gained veneration from their own communities without receiving official sanction from the papacy. By studying these local traditions, the book reveals a unique sub-culture of religious expression that previous scholars have overlooked. The research looks at a wide range of hagiographical materials, including both visual and textual sources. This work provides a deep look into how different groups honored these individuals, including the Venetian Republican government, Benedictine monastic orders, and various mendicant orders. This book is an essential resource for those interested in the history of sanctity from a global perspective. It offers a detailed typological study of how local devotion shaped the religious landscape of Venice during the late-mediaeval period.