Power of the CHURCH!
What is a Nun?
A nun is a member of a religious community of women, typically one living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Poverty.
Chastity.
Obedience.
Process.
What is a Monk?
Becoming a Monk. Medieval monks came from all social classes and had to go through Child Monks. In the Middle Ages, some parents would dedicate their children to a life of service and prayer as a monk.
What is a Friar?
A Medieval Friar was basically a travelling preacher who worked for the Church.Medieval Friars were sent on important religious missions.
poverty, chastity, and obedience
what are vows
The daily life of Medieval nuns in the Middle Ages were based on the three main vows: The Vow of Poverty The Vow of Chastity The Vow of Obedience
"I vowed myself to this enterprise"
POVERTY-When an individual takes the vow of poverty, he or she chooses to renounce personal worldly possessions and instead engage in communal sharing of resources.
CHASTITY- a promise never to have sex The priest took a vow of chastity.
OBEDIENCE-The vow of obedience ensured Middle Ages monks would obey any directives given to them, abide by the rules of the monastery, and perform the chores and duty necessary to the continued running of the monastery.
Religious Pilgrimages
Trips to Holy Places
A trip to pay respect to Thomas Beckett because he died.