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New Polity
The Royal Monarch Who Became a Saint
Aug 25, 2023
Author Andrew Willard Jones discusses the life of King St. Louis IX, highlighting his role as a lay member of the Church sanctifying the temporal order. Topics include King Louis's decision to go on crusade, his reforms after being captured, the significance of anointing in the French monarchy, forgotten peasant rights, temporary fixes for social problems, and his relationship with the Church regarding usury and spiritual power.
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- King Louis IX saw himself as a lay member of the Church sanctifying the temporal order.
- Louis IX's commitment to peace, justice, and holiness earned him the reputation of a saintly ruler.
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Louis' Reign and Interactions with the Papacy
Louis IX, also known as St. Louis, became king of France at the age of 12. He consolidated royal rule and faced rebellions from powerful nobles. His reputation as a fair ruler was established by his commitment to justice and his willingness to yield advantages for the sake of peace. Louis also had a keen interest in the papacy and began studying the medieval papacy. His research led him to explore the interactions between the papacy and the powerful French monarchs. This interest eventually led him to focus his study on the reign of Louis IX, which served as bookends for his research.
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