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MURAL 05 ARCHBISHOP of MAGDEBURG 11“Becoming primate of Magdeburg, King Lothairbeing present; the Gospel message Norbertspread to distant unchurched lands.”
ARCHBISHOP OF MAGDEBURGA gathering of importance, known as a “Diet,” took place at Speyer onthe Rhine River in July of 1126. Norbert was there and at the requestof the Emperor Lothair and the clergy, he preached at the cathedral.Among those present were delegates from the town of Magdeburg, anepiscopal city on the Elbe River in Germany, which had been without abishop for two years. These delegates were greatly impressed byNorbert’s preaching and general manner.The impression he made was that he undoubtedly was a desirablecandidate for the vacant See. This motion was unanimouslyentertained, but Norbert strongly opposed the suggestion. He allegedhis unworthiness, the necessity of his presence at Prémontré. However,the authority of the Papal Legate and of the Emperor prevailed and hesubmitted to their wish as the choice of God. On the one hand sorrowseized his heart, on the other, his desire to do God’s will. In humilityhe bowed his head and without murmur, accepted the divine decree.Norbert’s entry into Magdeburgtook place on July 18, 1126. Theevent was marked with greatenthusiasm. The renown of hissanctity, his eloquence, and hismiracles had reached Magdeburgso that he was highly esteemedby the people.They vied with each other inmanifesting their appreciation andall united in giving a full-heartedwelcome. Eight days later, on July25th, the feast of St. James theApostle, Norbert was consecratedArchbishop of Magdeburg.
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