Pouť do Mariazell v tištěné produkci 17. a 18. století

Ingrid LINDEROVÁ

Bachelor's thesis

The Pilgrimage to Mariazell in Print Production of 17th and 18th Century

Abstract:

Tato práce se snaží zpracovat českojazyčné texty, které tematizují pouť do Mariazell a rozvést podoby mariánské úcty v těchto spisech. Nejdříve se zaměřujeme na historii poutí a poutní kulturu v době barokní, do tohoto kontextu pak zasazujeme milostná zobrazení Panny Marie a dále rozvíjíme význam poutní lokality Mariazell. Pro naši práci jsou stěžejní mariánské písně a modlitby z kramářských tisků a poutnických příruček, ve kterých najdeme texty tematizující postavu Panny Marie z hlediska fáze poutě a žánrových poloh. V poslední části práce popisujeme zobrazení Panny Marie z tematického a básnického pohledu.

Abstract:

The purpose of this thesis is to process and analyze Christian pilgrimage texts in the Czech language, which thematize an adoration of Virgin Mary connected with the pilgrimage place in Mariazell in Austria. At the beginning of our work we deal with a tradition of pilgrimage that dates back to the roots of Christianity. Within the centuries the tradition increased to its greatest shape in Baroque era. The biggest development of pilgrimages starts at that time and it quickly increases the amount of pilgrimage places. Our thesis is focusing on the pilgrimages devoted to Virgin Mary, she is the object in baroque phenomenon of so-called miraculous images and sculptures of Virgin Mary. Among the most visited miraculous images belongs famous pilgrimage place Mariazell in Austria. The thesis continues with the history and the importance of Mariazell, there is an interesting connection between Mariazell and Czech lands portrayed in the legend of building the Mariazell church by Moravian margrave Jindřich. We describe the important role of a confraternity in a a religious life of Baroque period. Confraternities of Virgin Mary were organizing pilgrimage processions mostly from Brno and from the south of the Czech lands. In the next chapter we introduce an important characteristics of pilgrimage literature that worships Vigin Mary, the most common form of those texts are songs and prayers. Their features are based on the particular phase of pilgrimage, that is why we work especially with pilgrimage manuals. These manuals and single printed spiritual songs contain three main genres: narrative, worshipping or celebrating and contemplative songs. We came to the conclusion that pilgrimage songs represent specific type of genre that combines all of these aspects to create unique species of religious literature. A pilgrim and his/her relationship with Virgin Mary represents the main object in pilgrimage songs and prayers. Our thesis collects different worshipping types and portrayals of Mary with the exact examples. We concentrate on the thematic but also poetic aspects of those worshiping elements by which Virgin Mary is being adored. The thesis summarizes the significant role of pilgrimages and the devotion of Virgin Mary in the life of Baroque Christians, as is demonstrated in our analyzed sources. These examples of Christian faith mostly the adoration of Virgin Mary brought us to the conclusion, that faith was very important part of life of 17th and 18th century. People were able to overcome very long and difficult journey, in order to express their devotion to God, Jesus and, of course, Virgin Mary. Our sources confirm large popularity of Mary, which is supported especially by portraying her in the pilgrimage songs and prayers connected with Mariazell.

Keywords

pouť, Panna Maria, poutník, mariánská úcta, písně, Mariazell, poutní místo

Language used: Czech

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 20. 4. 2017

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: Mgr. Jana Kolářová, Ph.D.

PALACKÝ UNIVERSITY OLOMOUC

Faculty of Arts

Bachelor programme / field:
Human Studies / Czech Philology - History