Pray Codex

Pray Codex

Possibly Benedictine monastery of St John the Baptist, Boldva (Hungary) — Mid-12th century, ca. 1192–1200, first decades of the 13th century

Pray Codex

MNy 1. National Széchényi Library (Budapest, Hungary)
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Pray Codex

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Codicology

Alternative Titles
Codex Pray
The Hungarian Pray Manuscript
Pray-kódex
Sacramentarium Boldvense
Size / Format
344 pages / 23.5 × 15.0 cm
Origin
Hungary
Date
Mid-12th century, ca. 1192–1200, first decades of the 13th century
Style
Illustrations
2 full-page and 3 half-page miniatures; 2 large decorated initials
Content
Synodal decrets; Micrologus of Bernold of Constance; Calendar; Annales Posonienses; Sacramentary
Previous Owners
St. Martin collegiate chapter Bratislava

Available facsimile editions:
The Pray Codex
Schöck ArtPrint Kft. – Szekszárd, 2025
Facsimile Editions

#1 The Pray Codex

Schöck ArtPrint Kft. – Szekszárd, 2025

Publisher: Schöck ArtPrint Kft. – Szekszárd, 2025
Binding: Dark brown leather binding with a gold-tooled citation of the crucifixion miniature on fol. 28r on the front cover
1 volume: Exact reproduction of the original document (extent, color and size) Reproduction of the entire original document as detailed as possible (scope, format, colors). The binding may not correspond to the original or current document binding.
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