Abstract EN:

The chapter of the Autun Cathedral appeared as soon as the 9th or 10th century as ore of the liveliest religions institutions in Burgundy. The 11th-13th century period represented a climatic moment in history of the chapter, there was indeed stability in its recruitment from the aristocracy and the wealth of its patrimony was cleverly administered. It was a center of prayers with an all the more growing reputation as it relied on Saint Lazarus’ relics. The Saint’s Sanctuary, now transformed into a Cathedral, would attract numerous pilgrims and would gradually be turned into a burial place. The canons would organize the liturgies and lead commemoration services that proved extremely financially rewarding. Throughout the 14th century, this well-balanced organization was shaken off as a consequence to the popes’ intervention as they now decided who would get the profits. It was also because of the Dukes of Burgundy who, as part of modernized conception of power, tried to take back some of the privileges that had been previously granted.