Memorial Archives of the Micael Worship
The Micael Worship in Space and Time
Introduction to the Micael Worship
- Archangel Michael in the Christian tradition
- Biblical and apocryphal aspects
- Spread of the cult in time and space
- Archangel's role in the struggle between Good and Evil
- Michael in different Christian denominations (Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant)
- Symbolic and iconographic meanings (sword, scales, dragon)
Historical and Documentary Sources
- Ancient manuscripts and codices
- Medieval chronicles and hagiographic texts
- Liturgical texts and prayers
- Epigraphic testimonies and votive plaques
- Church and state archives
- Collected oral traditions
Iconography and Sacred Art
- Representations of the Archangel in the various ages
- Eastern iconography (icons, miniatures)
- Western iconography (mosaics, frescoes, sculptures)
- Iconographic symbology: attributes and gestures
- The Archangel in the minor arts (jewelry, votive offerings, textiles)
- Famous works of art dedicated to St. Michael
Places of Worship
- Main and international shrines
- Other micaelic places in Europe and the world
- Sacred architecture and landscapes
- Tradition of miraculous foundations
- The Micaelic Sacred Line: myth, history and interpretations
Folk Festivals and Traditions
- Micael liturgical calendar (September 29, May 8, etc.)
- Local religious rites and processions
- Family and personal devotions
- Musical traditions (hymns, folk songs, religious choirs)
- Gastronomy and material culture of festivals
The Micael Pilgrimage
- Historical origins of the Micael pilgrimages
- The Micaelic routes: routes and main stages
- Diary of ancient and modern pilgrims
- Contemporary experiences of walking
- Practical advice for the pilgrim
- Interactive cartography of the micaelic paths
Thematic Bibliography
- Academic Studies
- Popular works
- Religious and spiritual texts
- Guides to shrines and paths
- Catalogs of exhibitions
- Local monographs
Selected Sitography
- Digital archives and online libraries
- Church and institutional portals
- Sites of shrines and religious foundations
- Related academic or artistic projects
- Walks and pilgrimage platforms
- Reliable YouTube channels, podcasts and blogs
Related Projects and Collaborations
- Cultural events and exhibitions
- School and university initiatives
- Collaborations with religious and museum organizations
- Workshops, conferences and seminars
- Final considerations and future prospects
The Micaelic Cult in the Upper Casertano and Matese Area
- Introduction to the Territory
- Gioia Sannitica and the cult of the Archangel
- The Micaelian places of the Upper Casertano and Matese areas
- Archaeology, art and religious architecture
- Oral memory and folk spirituality
- Paths and devotional routes in the Matese
- Enhancement and research projects
- Sources and materials
Discussion Forum & Community
- Micaelian Places and Routes
- Scheduled events, exhibitions and walks
- Local stories and legends
- Micaelic art and spirituality
- Sources, books and readings
- School and university projects