The Abbey of St. Gall in the Context of the Magyar Invasion of 926

A key insight from this study is the portrayal of Engilbert II of St. Gall as a skilled military leader who successfully defended the Abbey against the Magyar invasion of 926, strengthening its political and religious immunity. This finding challenges traditional narratives by emphasizing the Abbey's strategic alliance with King Henry the Fowler, which bolstered its resistance to monastic reformers. The research relies on Ekkehard IV's 'Casus Sancti Galli,' a 11th-century account that critiques the Monastic Reform while depicting Engilbert as both loyal and militarily adept. By analyzing this text, the study reveals how the Abbey leveraged royal patronage to solidify its autonomy, offering new perspectives on medieval power dynamics.

Donchev, B. (2026). The Abbey of St. Gall in the Context of the Magyar Invasion of 926. Epohi, 34(1), 56–69. https://doi.org/10.54664/ybjq1462