The court officials of the Bishop of Płock, Andrzej of the Ciołek Coat of Arms (1254-1261). An article about research on bishop’s courts in medieval Poland Cover Image

Urzędnicy dworscy biskupa płockiego Andrzeja herbu Ciołek (1254-1261). Przyczynek do badań nad dworami biskupimi w średniowiecznej Polsce
The court officials of the Bishop of Płock, Andrzej of the Ciołek Coat of Arms (1254-1261). An article about research on bishop’s courts in medieval Poland

Author(s): Łukasz Włodarski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, History of Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: court; officials; a bishop; the Church; Płock; 13th century

Summary/Abstract: The following article aims to present court officials of the Ordinary Bishop of Płock, Andrzej Ciołek. However, due to a shortage of the sources and their laconic nature, this task is much more difficult. The surviving material reveals that the bishop’s closest circle comprised the people who satisfied his earthly needs, namely preparing meals, tables, sleeping chambers as well as managing bishop’s property. In addition, the bishop was represented by a prosecutor. There were also priests who probably worked in the church office, which enabled efficient management of the diocese.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 110
  • Page Range: 457-463
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Polish