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Document Details : Title: L'ordre des frères ermites de Saint-Augustin en Méditerranée orientale et leur couvent nicosiate (XIIIe-XVIe siècles) Author(s): TRÉLAT, Philippe Journal: Augustiniana Volume: 62 Issue: 3-4 Date: 2012 Pages: 265-290 DOI: 10.2143/AUG.62.3.3294572 Abstract : The history of the presence of the Hermits of Saint Augustine in the eastern Mediterranean and particularly in Cyprus during the medieval period is poorly understood. Yet few mentions in the sources show the birth of the first convent in Acre in 1290 and the location of the prouincia ultramarina's establishments in the 14th century. The Nicosia convent is the best documented house because of its high status and its prosperity. The Lusignan monarchy, the Italian merchants and the local elites, with strong financial support, intended to receive some spiritual benefit, and wanted to be buried in the friars' church. The friars developed the influence of their convent (now Omeriyeh Djami) which has served as a repository for relics of saint Nicolas of Tolentino and saint Spyridon. Additionally, the study of different sources enables one to identify the function and dedication of the north chapel of the Augustinian church (Saint-Nicolas of Tolentino) that was previously unknown to us. |
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