Bringing the Holy Land Home: The Crusades, Chertsey Abbey, and the Reconstruction of a Medieval Masterpiece

Why was this made, and how was it used?

A Miter is a religious vestment that is made for a bishop or high clergy person of the church. The textile is typically worn for momentous occasions in the church granted for a large audience. The Miter for the Abbey Church was designed for the intent of an Abbey or Bishop during the 13th century that resided in the Salzburg church of the Benedictine Monastery.This church was founded in 696 and continues to be one of the oldest German speaking monasteries to date. The religious site is known for its educational aspect of abbeys and bishops, emphasizing the importance of religion and spiritual life throughout Austria and going along with German culture.

This Miter was used for important religious events in Salzburg and the greater country of Austria. Considering the fact that this Miter was made in the 13th century, a time period where the Crusades were a constant battle, this miter could be inferred to be worn during religious events that purpetrated christianity and could hvae demonized or suppress contradicting religions such as Islam.

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