The Relic of St. Vitus in Prague. Symbol spiritual and political ties Bohemian Lands to the empire in the Middle Ages

Abstract

The Article is about the importace of relics, the cult of Saint Vitus, and godliness during the reign of Emperor Charles IV. It is focused on the king's construction work and ruler representation in Prague.

Keywords

• Prague
• Charles IV.
• St. Vitus
• relic
• relics
• reliquaries
• saints
• cult of goldsmith
• 14. century