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Bronze In the early days of monastic institutions the founder of a religious house was usually its first superior; in every other instance the Abbot was appointed or elected. In the course of time the right of the monks to elect their own Abbot came to be recognized, particularly so when it had been solemnly confirmed by the canons of the Church that he should be a priest, a professed member of the order, of legitimate birth, and at least twenty-five years of age. The Abbot, by virtue of his office, administered the temporal possessions of the community, exercised a general supervision for the maintenance of monastic discipline, punished and, if need be, excommunicated the refractories. The position held by the Abbots throughout every part of England gave yet a further weight to their great position as noblemen and local magnates. As such they went "pari passu" with baron or earl of the noblest lineage. All pieces listed on this website are for sale (unless otherwise indicated) and come with a certificate of authenticity. Click here to inquire. Sculptures are also available in either cast bronze or a combination of bronze powder and resin mixed.
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