But ultimately even more vital was the link between cult and territorial possession , focused on the saint 's role as protector and spiritual lord of his community .
Undoubtedly too he was anxious to remove relics from the guardianship of secular communities to a reformed monastic environment .
Ultimately even more vital was the link between cult and territorial possession , focused on the saint 's role as protector and spiritual lord of his community .
Undoubtedly too he was anxious to remove relics from the guardianship of secular communities to a reformed monastic environment .