The Bestowal of Apostolic Authority on the Abbot

Book Title: Pontificale Romanum Clementis VIII. pont. max. iussu restitutum atque editum

Author: Catholic Church

Image Title: The Bestowal of Apostolic Authority on the Abbot

Description: This engraving is the sixth in a series of nine illustrating the blessing of a monk as an abbot. The new abbot kneels before the bishop, seated on his throne, and receives a copy of the Rule of his order from the bishop. His fellow monks stand in witness to this.

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