Abstract

Mobility and journeys were an integral part of the life of intellectual elites, including the clergy,in the Early Modern Period. Taking to the road was often the outcome of the functions theyperformed: arrival at the destination was the main aim. In the case of pilgrimages, both thedestination and the route were important. Itinerant clergy in search of sustenance became adisciplinary problem for their superiors. This article is based on records of journeys undertakenby canons and prelates of Vilnius Cathedral. Key words: journeys, Cathedral chapters, Vilnius, mobility, Early Modern Period, ecclesiasticalhistory. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.15181/ ahuk.v29i0.1066

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