The placement of church doors and windows, including the absence of eastern doors, reflects both theological symbolism and practical architectural traditions
Tag: Christian
Jul 06
Syncretism through the ages
Jul 03
The Premonstratensians
The Premonstratensians, emerging in the early 12th century, represent a unique blend of monastic traditions and clerical duties. Founded by St. Norbert of Xanten in Prémontré, France, this order of canons regular adopted the Rule of St. Augustine but infused it with the rigorous asceticism reminiscent of the Cistercian way of life.
Jul 03
Pope Gregory the Great
Jun 13
Brigantia during the Dark Ages
Yorkshire’s history during the Dark Ages is a tapestry of cultural shifts and invasions, beginning with the departure of the Romans in the early 5th century. This period saw the region become a melting pot of Celtic Britons, and later, the Angles and Vikings, each leaving a distinct imprint on the cultural landscape.
Jun 10
Temple Lane Ritual Routeway
Jun 10
The Knights Templar
May 29
The Cistercians in North Yorkshire
The Cistercian order made a significant mark on the religious landscape of medieval Europe, particularly in North Yorkshire. Whilst he first Cistercian house in Britain was established at Waverley in 1128, but it was the foundation of Rievaulx Abbey in 1132 that truly signified the order’s establishment in the region.
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