The temple became a Monzeki Temple (a temple served by chief priests descended from the imperial family or regent family) during the time of 7th head priest Shingon (1151-1236), who also served as the administrator of To-ji Temple and steward of Todai-ji Temple, as a result of a letter sent by Emperor Gohorikawa in 1229. |
東寺長者や東大寺別当を務めた7世親厳(1151 - 1236)の時、寛喜元年(1229年)に後堀河天皇の宣旨(せんじ)により門跡寺院(皇族や摂家出身者が住持として入寺する寺院)となった。 |