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Anselm made Archbishop of Canterbury by William II, 1093 (1864)
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Anselm made Archbishop of Canterbury by William II, 1093 (1864)
Anselm made Archbishop of Canterbury by William II, 1093 (1864). St Anselm (1033-1109) was an Italian-born Benedictine monk and an influential philosopher and theologian. He was reluctant to accept the investiture from King William II (Rufus) (1056-1100) of England, believing that it was the prerogative of the Pope, Urban II, whom William refused to recognise. The King eventually relented and allowed Anselm to be invested by the Popes legate. Anselm proposed reforms to the Church, which were deeply unpopular, and William banished him and confiscated the property of the diocese of Canterbury when he travelled to Rome to seek papal support for his proposals. Anselm was recalled by Williams successor, Henry I
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This black and white lithograph captures a significant moment in history - the investiture of Anselm as Archbishop of Canterbury by King William II in 1093. The image, created in 1864 by James William Edmund Doyle, transports us back to the eleventh century, immersing us in the medieval atmosphere. Anselm, an Italian-born Benedictine monk renowned for his philosophical and theological contributions, stands tall and resolute before King William II. Clad in his distinctive cassock and holding a crosier symbolizing his ecclesiastical authority, Anselm's expression reveals both reluctance and determination. The scene is set within a regal bedchamber adorned with rich tapestries and furniture befitting royalty. This juxtaposition highlights the power dynamics at play between church and state during this tumultuous period. Anselm's appointment was not without controversy. He firmly believed that only the Pope had the authority to invest him as Archbishop, which clashed with King William II's refusal to recognize papal supremacy. Eventually relenting under pressure from Anselm and papal representatives, the king allowed for Anselm's investiture through his legate. However, their relationship remained strained due to Anselm's proposed reforms for the Church that were met with widespread opposition. Banished from England by King William II when seeking papal support for these reforms in Rome, it wasn't until Henry I ascended to the throne that Anselm was recalled. This evocative print serves as a visual testament to religious tensions during medieval times while honoring St Anselm’s enduring legacy as one of Christianity’s most influential figures.
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