A prayer invoking the help of a large number of saints
A prayer invoking the help of a large number of saints, probably used as a charm.
Dates
- Creation: Written perhaps in the 16th century
Extent
1 roll
Language of Materials
- Russian
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Bodl. rolls 24, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Bodl. rolls 24
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 20363
Abstract
A prayer invoking the help of a large number of saints
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, no. 30447
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Referenced in 1884, but probably in the Library for many years before.
Physical Facet
On paper, rolled round a wooden stick with ornamental ends
Dimensions
A roll 2 ft. 6 5/8 in. × about 5-5 1/2 in.
Topical
- Title
- A prayer invoking the help of a large number of saints
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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