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The article discusses 17th century French history, with a focus on the prelates and clergy who served the royal chapel, under the direction of the confessor and great chaplain. Topics include background on the author's definition of court clergy, including an explanation of which officials qualify as court prelates; an examination of changes in ritual and power relations under the rule of French king Louis XIV; and discussion of the consequences of royal monopolization of the court church and clergy.

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