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Christianity in Medieval Europe: The Power, Influence, and Norms

Discover the impactful presence of Christianity in Medieval Europe, where the Church held authority over all aspects of society. From the sacred sacraments to the role of women and the wealth of monasteries, explore the intricacies of religious life during this era.

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Christianity in Medieval Europe: The Power, Influence, and Norms

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  1. Christianity • Most powerful force in Western Europe • Religion was the center of everyone’s daily life • Skeptical of non Christians

  2. Clergy • Sacraments = sacred rites of the Church • Sacraments = salvation • Christian Bible was only in Latin • Most couldn’t read the Bible for themselves • Offered guidance • Help for the sick and needy • Opened schools

  3. Village Church • Social Center • Largest building • Sacraments, cemetery • Source of town pride • Relics – possessions or remains of saints • Pilgrimages • Tithe – 1/10 of income to the local parish

  4. Cathedrals • Much larger churches • Gothic style of architecture • Source of pride & competition

  5. Women • Doctrine states men & women were equal in the eyes of God. • Many thought women needed men’s guidance • Minimum age for marriage • Church could fine men who abused their wives • Women often received harsher punishments than men

  6. Monasteries & Convents • 3 vows – obedience, poverty, and chastity • Agriculture • Provided schools & hospitals • Missionaries

  7. Church Power • Secular – worldly • Most powerful force in Medieval Europe • Papal Supremacy – authority over all kings & emperors • Land = power • Education = power • Cannon law = church law • Excommunication = removed from the church & no way to receive sacraments • Interdict = an entire town, region or kingdom banned • Inheritances often went to the church • Indulgences – buy your way into heaven • Simony – selling of Church offices

  8. Church Reform • Pope Gregory • Prohibited simony • Outlawed marriage for priests • Monks – traveled, preaching to the poor • Poverty, humility, & love of God

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