Reconstitution du Sacre Charles VII

Summary

In this comedic exchange, the royal ceremony for the crowning of a French king is disrupted when it’s revealed that the magical 'Holy oil of Clovis' used for anointment has run out. The oil, said to be a divine gift brought by a dove to Clovis for his coronation, is supposedly inexhaustible. However, it turns out that the vial has been nearly empty for decades. The situation is resolved humorously when the king is still ceremoniously crowned using what little remains of the sacred oil, as a 'miracle' is claimed to take place.

Takeaways

• 😀 The King of France must first be crowned in the cathedral of Reims using the Holy Oil of Clovis.
• 😀 There is a problem: the Holy Oil of Clovis is no longer available for the coronation.
• 😀 The Holy Oil of Clovis is believed to be miraculous and inexhaustible, having been used since Clovis's time.
• 😀 The Holy Oil was brought by a dove directly from heaven for the coronation of Clovis.
• 😀 The last known use of the Holy Oil was during the coronation of Charles VI thirty years ago.
• 😀 The issue of the missing Holy Oil is met with disbelief and confusion by those involved in the coronation.
• 😀 The Holy Oil has special significance, being considered not just oil, but a sacred substance used in royal coronations.
• 😀 Despite doubts, one of the characters claims to be performing a miracle with the remaining Holy Oil.
• 😀 The ceremony includes a sacred vow to defend the faith of the Church, with the king's life tied to this divine duty.
• 😀 The coronation ceremony concludes with the declaration of the new king's sovereignty and a blessing of long life.
• 😀 The script conveys a mix of religious reverence, skepticism, and humor in the context of a royal coronation.

Q & A

What is the significance of the sacred oil in the coronation of the French kings?

The sacred oil is used in the coronation of French kings, and it is said to have miraculous properties. It was originally brought by a dove from Heaven for the coronation of Clovis, the first King of France.

Why is the sacred oil important for the coronation ceremony?

The sacred oil symbolizes divine blessing and legitimacy. The king must be anointed with this oil in the cathedral of Reims to be recognized as the true ruler of France, under the guidance of God.

What issue arises in the script regarding the sacred oil?

The issue is that the sacred oil, which is believed to be inexhaustible, is no longer available. The vial that once contained it was nearly full during Charles VI's coronation, but now it seems to be empty.

Who is responsible for solving the problem of the missing sacred oil?

The king's mother-in-law, who claims to be able to perform a miracle, steps in and uses the 'sacred oil' to anoint the king, claiming it is a divine miracle.

What is the historical context of the missing sacred oil?

The sacred oil was last used during the coronation of Charles VI, which took place thirty years ago. The oil was considered miraculous and believed to never run out, but now it seems to have disappeared.

What does the king's mother-in-law claim about the sacred oil?

She claims that the sacred oil is miraculous and was originally brought by a dove from Heaven for the coronation of Clovis. She believes the oil is inexhaustible, despite the vial being nearly empty.

How does the king's mother-in-law intend to solve the issue of the missing sacred oil?

She decides to perform a miracle, claiming that the sacred oil is still available through divine intervention. She then proceeds with the coronation using the oil she presents as sacred.

What does the coronation ceremony involve, according to the script?

The coronation ceremony involves anointing the king with the sacred oil in a religious setting, and it is followed by the declaration of the king as the sovereign ruler, charged with defending the Church and the faith until death.

What is the role of the Church in the coronation process?

The Church plays a central role in the coronation by blessing the king with the sacred oil. The king's role is seen as divinely sanctioned, with a responsibility to defend the Church and uphold the faith.

What is the final declaration made during the coronation?

The final declaration during the coronation is a prayer for the king, blessing him with long life and emphasizing his duty to defend the Church, with the words 'Amen, Long live the king!'