Hic monachicum induas habitum: Convergencias y conflictos en torno a la figura de Adalberto de Praga

Abstract

El presente trabajo entrecruza los ejes del ámbito episcopal y el monástico en torno a la figura multifacética de Adalberto de Praga. Su primer hagiógrafo, Canaparius, lo define como obispo, monje, misionero, santo, mártir. Él mismo, de acuerdo con el relato, asume en primera persona la diversidad de identidades y las conjuga. Sin embargo, el contexto de producción de la obra emerge a lo largo de la Passio sancti Adalberti, de modo que el protagonista parece optar por la vida monástica, que es juzgada como superior, frente al ejercicio de la función episcopal secular. De este modo, la pieza no solo construye una imagen del santo que privilegia el ideal monacal, sino que además se convierte en una forma de promocionar al monasterio de SS. Bonifacio e Alessio, donde fue redactada.

The present study addresses the multifaceted personality of Adalbert of Prague with special focus on the episcopal function and the monastic formation and ideal sought by the hero. His first hagiographer, Canaparius, defines him as a bishop, monk, missionary and martyr. Adalbert himself, according to his hagiography, assumes the diversity of identities. However, along the text of the Passio sancti Adalberti saint Adalbert seems to opt for the monastic life, which is judged as superior to other ways of religious and ecclesiastical involvement such as the secular episcopal obligations. This is the result of the context of production and writing of the hagiographical piece. Consequently, the image of the saint built by the author favours the monastic ideal. Additionally, Adalbert’s reputation and experience gained at the monastery of SS. Bonifacio e Alessio becomes a means of promotion for the monastery, which played a disputed role in the expansion of Christianity in Central Europe.