jan 2, 970 - Cluny III
Description:
built 950-980largst church of Western Christianity (until St Peters)
vaulted in stone
gregorian chant
laus perennis
liturgy and constant prayers become the monks main occupation
the aristocracy bestow massive endowments on Cluny --> immense wealth of the abbey
apse with radiating chapels
nave and transept
crossing
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 2, 970
Now
~ 1057 years ago