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A previous cathedral build in the Romanesque style was burned by Geoffrey of Anjou in 1136. [1] Bishop Arnulf was at first only able to do essential repairs before he started the requisite full rebuilding in 1160. [2] Busy with the reconstructions, he missed a papal summon to Rome in 1144 and struggled later to finance the reconstruction. [3]
Arnulf of Lisieux [1] (1104/1109 [2] – 31 August 1184) was a medieval French bishop [3] who figured prominently as a conservative figure during the Renaissance of the 12th century, built the Cathedral of Lisieux, which introduced Gothic architecture to Normandy, and implemented the reforms of Bernard of Clairvaux.
[1] On the 15th of March, 1091 he ordained Orderic Vitalis as a subdeacon of the cathedral of Lisieux. [2] In 1096 Gilbert was recorded as an attendee at the Synod of Rouen, where the decrees of the Council of Claremont were proclaimed; this council was also responsible for reiterating the enforcement of the Peace of God, amongst other decrees. [4]
The Collège de Lisieux was founded at Paris in 1336 by Bishop Guy de Harcourt, Bishop of Lisieux, by testamentary bequest, and with additional endowments from three members of the d'Estouteville family. It supported twenty-four poor students of the diocese. It lasted until 1764, when it was transferred to the Collège de Dormans. [8]
Archaeologists have discovered a sarcophagus, ancient tombs, and statues while carrying out a dig under the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, according to French officials.Inrap, the French National ...
The Abbey of St. Evroul (Ebrulphus) in the Diocese of Lisieux, founded about 560 by Bayeux native St. Evroul, was the home of chronicler Ordericus Vitalis (1075–1141). Bishop Guillaume Bonnet founded the Collège de Bayeux in Paris in 1308 to house students from the dioceses of Bayeux, Le Mans, and Angers studying medicine or civil law.
Several ancient tombs and the 14th-century lead sarcophagus were discovered during an excavation of the church. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
Photos of the sarcophagus: The wild theory went so viral it spawned a change.org petition entitled "let the people drink the red liquid from the dark sarcophagus."