Abstract
Study of hagioscopes in medieval settings considering the concept of regular worship and special Easter devotions.
drawing particular attention to isolation and social distancing. This study also explores the use of the hagioscope as a form of social control and covert surveillance through a form of close visual and aural monitoring.



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