Routledge - Saving the Souls of Medieval London - St Pauls

Explore the religious and social history of medieval London through this detailed study of St Pauls Cathedral. As the mother church of the diocese and a major landowner, St Pauls served as a central location for national events and spiritual life. This book examines how the cathedral functioned as a center for commemoration and intercession, where prayers and requiem masses were performed on a massive scale to aid the salvation of both the living and the dead. At the heart of this spiritual activity were the chantry priests. This work investigates their lives and roles within the cathedral precinct, providing a look at the people responsible for the constant cycle of prayer. For readers interested in the history of the Church, faith, and culture in the medieval West, this volume offers a deep look into the institutional and communal practices that defined the era from c.1200 to 1548.