1145day.year
The main altar of Lund Cathedral, at the time the seat of the archiepiscopal see of all the Nordic countries, is consecrated.
The grand main altar of Lund Cathedral, serving as the archiepiscopal seat for the Nordic countries, is consecrated.
Lund Cathedral in southern Sweden, originally built in 1103, received its majestic main altar consecration on September 1, 1145. As the seat of the archiepiscopal see for all Nordic kingdoms, this ceremony underscored the cathedral's central role in regional ecclesiastical authority. The consecration brought together bishops and dignitaries from across Scandinavia in a grand medieval rite. Rituals involved the placement of sacred relics and elaborate liturgical ceremonies that elevated the altar's spiritual significance. Over the centuries, the altar has witnessed countless acts of worship, pilgrimages, and the enduring evolution of Nordic Christianity.
1145
Lund Cathedral
archiepiscopal see
Nordic countries
1604day.year
Adi Granth, now known as Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhs, is first installed at Harmandir Sahib.
The Adi Granth, the eternal scripture of Sikhism, is first enshrined at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
On September 1, 1604, Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, ceremonially installed the Adi Granth inside Harmandir Sahib (the Golden Temple) in Amritsar. This sacred volume, comprising hymns and writings of Sikh Gurus and contemporary saints, was revered as the eternal guru of the Sikh faith. The installation solidified the Granth's role as the ultimate spiritual authority for Sikhs, guiding religious practice and communal life. Pilgrims gathered from across the region to witness the historic event and pay homage to the newly enshrined scripture. Today, the Guru Granth Sahib continues to be read daily at the Golden Temple, attracting millions of visitors worldwide.
1604
Adi Granth
Guru Granth Sahib
Sikhs
Harmandir Sahib
1610day.year
Claudio Monteverdi's musical work Vespro della Beata Vergine (Vespers for the Blessed Virgin) is first published, printed in Venice and dedicated to Pope Paul V.
Claudio Monteverdi publishes his landmark musical collection 'Vespro della Beata Vergine' in Venice, dedicating it to Pope Paul V.
On September 1, 1610, the Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi saw the first publication of his 'Vespro della Beata Vergine,' a masterful set of Vespers music for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Printed in Venice, this collection blended Renaissance polyphony with emerging Baroque sensibilities, showcasing Monteverdi's innovative use of harmony and orchestration. Dedicated to Pope Paul V, the work sought to secure patronage from the Vatican and affirm Monteverdi's stature as a leading composer. The Vespers would influence generations of musicians and is still celebrated as a cornerstone of sacred music repertoire. Its publication marked a turning point in Western music history, bridging two major artistic eras.
1610
Claudio Monteverdi
Vespro della Beata Vergine
Vespers
the Blessed Virgin
Pope Paul V