Potrydencka liturgia koronacyjna króla i królowej według „Pontificale Romanum” z 1595-1596 roku

Abstract

One of the main assumptions of the reforms of the Tridentine Council was to make liturgical rites uniform by publishing common books for the whole Church. They allow to learn various liturgical rites concerning persons and particular groups. An example of such a book is the Pontificale Romanian, Editio Princeps of 1595-1596. It contains many rites, among which one finds the liturgy of the coronation of Christian rulers. The Roman Pontifical of the end of the 16th century and provides a uniform coronation rite, with its pattern in the Durand's Pontifical of the end of the 13 century. The post-Tridentine rites depict the conception of ruler as the Lord’s anointed who in his power is neither a priest or a king. This idea was alive in the Middle Ages. The new approach to the ministry and role of a lay ruler the fact that the ceremony of coronation is made different from bishop’s ordination. The elect’s head is no longer anointed during coronation, and his garment is not similar to the pontifical garb of bishop. The Pontificale Romanum presents four variations of coronation liturgy, but the royal insignia are simplified and there no rite of handing over the ring, or the apple. The coronation rites included in the book show a rich biblical typology by referring to the figures of the Old Testament. The coronation texts present also the spiritual role of the Church. The Pontificale Romanum of 1595-1596 permits us to learn about the coronation liturgy of Christian rulers. We may grasp any changes in theological accent and notice liturgical modifications.