THE CULT OF THE THEOTOKOS AND THE FOUNDING OF THE MEDIEVAL NEMANJIĆ STATE: READINGS BETWEEN IMAGE AND PERFORMANCE

  • LARISA ORLOV VILIMONOVIĆ University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philosophy
Keywords: Theotokos, Stefan Nemanja, Sava, Stefan Prvovenčani, performance, Byzantine rite, Theotokos Evergetis, Studenica, spatial icon

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the performative aspects of the cult of the Theotokos in the early Nemanjić state. Through an integrative analysis of newly built churches dedicated to Theotokos, with an emphasis on Studenica, ritual texts, and liturgical typikon, I attempt to contextualize the political and ideological background of the newly formed spatial icons of the Theotokos, the reasons and intentions behind them, and function within the historical context surrounding the founding of the Nemanjić State.

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