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Stephen of Liege - Gloria Patri, Summe Trinitati, Benedicamus Patri et Filio cum Sancto Spiritu
Stephen of Liège (Étienne de Liège) (c. 850 – 920) was bishop of Liège from 901 to 920. He was a hagiographer and composer of church music.
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- Stephen of Liege Gloria Patri Summe Trinitati Benedicamus Patri et Filio cum Sancto Spiritu
- Life and career
- Recording
- References
He was an abbot of Lobbes and canon of Metz Cathedral. His In Festi Sanctisissimae Trinitatis, an office for the feast of the Trinity, is available as a recording. The celebration of the Feast of the Holy Trinity is attributed to him.
Life and career
Stephen was born in the Low Countries around 850. In Metz he attended cathedral school and later went to the Aachen's palace school in 864. Following his education, Stephen attained numerous church posts: he became an abbot of St Evre, St Mihiel and Lobbes as well as a canon of Metz Cathedral. He assumed the role of bishop of Liège in 901 and served in this capacity until he passed away in Liège on 16 May 920.
His works include In Festi Sanctisissimae Trinitatis, an office for the feast of the Trinity. The celebration of the Feast of the Holy Trinity is attributed to him.
Recording
Etienne de Liège. In festo sanctissimae trinitatis. Psallentes. RIC 249 [1]