Antiphonary (DS5631) (Q24393)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 68:2, Lewis E M 68:2)
Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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English | Antiphonary (DS5631) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 68:2, Lewis E M 68:2) |
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1300-1350
14. century
1300Gregorian
1350Gregorian
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Extent: 292 x 469 mm; parchment
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Initial L with St. Agatha of Rome speaking to St. Lucy of Syracuse as she prays
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This initial begins the first response of the first nocturn of Matins for the feast of St. Lucy (Dec. 13), 'Lucia virgo quid a me petis quod ipsa poteris prestare continuo matri tue ...' (O virgin Lucy, why do you ask of me what you yourself can procure for your mother). According to the legend of St. Lucy, these are the words that St. Agatha said to her when she was praying for the saint's...
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Script: Rotunda
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Contributor: David Kalish
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Cataloger: Dot Porter
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Funder: Council on Library and Information Resources
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5 December 2023
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5 December 2023
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