Belief and Devotion
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revolution_ismyname on December 11, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 provided spiritual needs | such as baptism, marriage, burials and funerals. |
| depth of belief | not sceptical, believed in the power of holy relics. |
| why excommunication was undesirable | anyone excommunicated would not be allowed to have participate in church services (baptism, marriage, burial services) and was thought to be a condemnation to Hell. You would be excommunicated for committing heresy. |
| church tax | was called a tithe, all were required to pay this, it consisted of 10% of their income. |
| 3 main rules to lead an ecclesiastical life | 1) Poverty 2) Chastity 3) Obedience |
| The Church | Every village had a church The Church had power over monarchs. Helped people in need. |
| How the Church grew rich | Grew rich because they owned lands in wealthy towns. Priests became rich because they kept some of the tithe from the Church and payed low wages to replacements. |
| monastic life | woke up several times a knight to pray, and rose early in the morning. Food was simple and life had little comforts and luxuries, but still many people came. |
| spare time in monastic life | some would study, pray, or copy books. These people were literate. |
| benefits of monastic life | an escape from the drudgery of village life, and improve their social standing. Also provided more education. |
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