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Middle Ages in Europe

Published on Apr 06, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Middle Ages in Europe

6th and 7th C. AD/CE
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Catholic Church

  • Bishopric / Diocese: Groups of parishes
  • Main cities: Rome, Jerusalem, Alexandria, and Antioch

Gregory I, the Great

Established the Papal States
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Monasticism

  • Practice of total dedication to God through poverty and social work

Monks, Nuns, and Conversions

Benedict

Abbot of Benedictine Monks
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Ora et Labora

  • "Pray and Work"
  • Idleness is "enemy of the soul"

Monasteries

Libraries and source of Ancient Knowledge
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