Recent years have seen an intensification of research on monasticism, both Latin and Greek, in the late medieval Eastern Mediterranean. Often, however, Greek and Latin monasticism are examined in isolation from each other. This seminar will highlight some of the current research in each field of study. Ludivine Voisin examines how the contacts between Greek monks in the Venetian Stato Da Mar with the Orthodox patriarchates under Ottoman rule affected the monks’ relationship with the Venetian authorities. Donal Cooper’s paper reviews recent and ongoing research on the art and architecture of Friars Minor in the Greek areas under Frankish and Venetian rule, and considers outstanding questions and pathways for future work.

Panelists:

Dr. Ludivine Voisin (French School of Athens) – ‘Between Latins and Ottomans: the Orthodox monks in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries’

Prof. Donal Cooper (University of Cambridge) – ‘The Thin Grey Line: Reviewing recent research on Franciscan art and architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean’

Chair: Dr. Nicky Tsougarakis

Date: Tuesday 25 March
Time: 5pm – 6pm
Location: Online

How to book
Click here (https://theofed-cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ColqPXzIT86q7mi5DWTITA#/registration) to register for this webinar.

Story submitted by Antonella Liuzzo Scorpo
aliuzzoscorpo@lincoln.ac.uk