Winchester Diocese under John Stratford, 1323–1333

The intention of this article is to examine the principal features of John Stratford's Winchester episcopal register (Hampshire Record Office, 21M65/A1/5), recently edited for the Surrey Record Society, and hence to consider Stratford's reputation as a diocesan bishop insofar as this is de...

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Published in:The Journal of ecclesiastical history 2013-04, Vol.64 (2), p.277-295
Main Author: HAINES, ROY MARTIN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Christianity
Clergy
Historic documents
History and sciences of religions
Middle Ages
Overall studies
Religious history
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Summary:The intention of this article is to examine the principal features of John Stratford's Winchester episcopal register (Hampshire Record Office, 21M65/A1/5), recently edited for the Surrey Record Society, and hence to consider Stratford's reputation as a diocesan bishop insofar as this is determinable. Frequent absences on royal business, often abroad, are meticulously recorded, necessitating competent ‘central administration’ and a well-qualified and trusted familia. Both of these are in evidence. The impression given is of an efficiently run diocese with a surprising amount of pastoral work, particularly ordinations and visitation of monasteries, being performed by the bishop in person.
ISSN:0022-0469
1469-7637
DOI:10.1017/S0022046912003697