Establishing Liturgical Identity in Aveiro’s Convent of Jesus (1461-1525)

Description

Founded in 1458, the female Convent of Jesus in Aveiro quickly established its liturgical identity within the Observant Reform, well-suited to its aristocratic founders closely tied to the Portuguese royal family. Early efforts focused on building the convent's infrastructure and creating a scriptorium where sisters copied liturgical manuscripts, many of which survive today in the “Santa Joana Museum.”
This presentation explored the convent’s book production and liturgical feasts dedicated to Saints Catherine and Vincent, emphasizing their notated offices preserved in surviving manuscripts. It highlights how the Convent of Jesus crafted its liturgical identity through these venerated Dominican figures, contributing to the ongoing project “Chant Culture in Female Dominican Convents with a Focus on Portugal: Repertoire, Sources, and Practical Performance.”

Period	9 Dec 2024
Event title	CESEM ANNUAL MEETING ENCONTRO ANUAL DO CESEM
Event type	Seminar
Location	Lisbon, PortugalShow on map
Degree of Recognition	National