The Abbey of Cluny, founded in 910, became a pivotal monastic center by the 12th century, crowned by the construction of Cluny III. This monumental church, built between 1088 and 1130, held the title of the largest religious building in Christendom until the completion of St. Peter's Basilica in 1510. The inspiration for this ambitious undertaking stemmed from a miraculous vision experienced by Gunzo, a retired abbot, who was instructed by Saint Peter to urge Abbot Hugh to expand the abbey to accommodate its flourishing community.
Gunzo, a retired abbot, received a divine revelation from St. Peter, urging the expansion of Cluny Abbey which grew into the largest church in Christendom.
The story of Gunzo's vision highlights the importance of divine inspiration in guiding significant architectural endeavors during the medieval period.
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