Sermons, late 16th century
Contents
A collection of ten sermons addressed to the nuns of the monastery. They start on f. 33r with the words Sermone della Natività del Signore (rubricated) Io vi annoncio hoggi dilettisime sorelle, una allegrezza grandissima and end on f. 48v with the words Alla quale ci conduca egli che è benedetto nei secoli dei secoli. Amen.
The sermons relate to different periods of the liturgical calendar: three are on the Nativity (start on f. 33r, 34r and 35v), four on Holy Thursday (start on f. 37r, 39r, 40v and 42r), two on Holy Saturday (start on f. 44r and 45v) and one on Easter Day (starts on f. 47r).
Written in a different hand from the previous texts.
Dates
- Creation: late 16th century
Language of Materials
Italian.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Extent
16 folios
Repository Details
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