Civilia 2014, 5(1):48-56 | DOI: 10.5507/civ.2014.004

Liturgical and sacramental dimension of coronation

Petr Nohel
Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Katolická teologická fakulta, Thákurova 3, 160 00 Praha 6

The sense of royal coronations is mostly seen in their geopolitical and constitutional importance. Their purpose is then attributed to a given cultural-historical context and its own reception. Aside these considerations stands the remaining sacramental dimension of coronation and its anchoring in the liturgical life of the Church. The debate about the sacramental nature of different concrete acts was led already during the first millennium of the Christian era. This paper is based on these discussions and contemporary practice. Its aim is to fix coronation in the context of theology and contemporary approaches.

Keywords: Unction, Ordination, Sovereign, King, Coronation

Published: June 15, 2014  Show citation

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