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What you see as a"problem" was viewed very differently in the medieval period.
Church services were always conducted in Latin, which most people could not understand; but they could also not understand church doctrine and theological premises even if these had been presented to them in language they could understand.
The Church was seen as something spectacular, something awe-inspiring and in many ways theatrical. This idea was compounded by the elaborate and gaudy wall-paintings, the spectacular robes of the priest and the costly and ornate vessels used during Mass and other services. All of these things were outside most people's everyday experience. The language being unknown did not detract from the overall impact of the Church as an institution, in fact it gave it an added air of being "special" and outside normal life.
The fact that Latin was used by clergy across the whole of Europe provided them all with a "lingua franca" (a common universal language) when they were summoned to attend regular Church synods that were held throughout Europe. A German Abbot could converse with a Spanish Bishop, who could also discuss theology with an English archbishop or an Italian cardinal or papal legate. This was an enormous benefit when Europe included so many different languages.
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What was a day like for a medieval bishop?
IN the Church
The generally approved church in Western Europe during the medieval period was the?
Catholic Church
What was the medieval European Church called?
The Catholic Church, or simply "the Church": there was no other in medieval Europe, and it certainly wasn't referred to as the Roman Catholic Church until the protestant revolt in England centuries later. The center of the Church was in Rome; the word "catholic" means universal. It was meant as the "universal church", or the church for everybody.
What During medieval times canons were?
Church Laws
What role did the wealth of the medieval church play in european politics?
It made the Church dependent on individual monarchs.
What is the the language of the medieval catholic church use?
Latin
What is the official language used by the Roman Catholic church from medieval to modern times?
Latin.
What describes the use of Latin language in medieval Europe?
It was used by the Catholic Church and in academic settings
What best describes the use of the Latin language in Medieval Europe?
it wasused by the catholic church in academic situations.
What has the author Leo F Stelten written?
Leo F. Stelten has written: 'Dictionary of ecclesiastical Latin' -- subject(s): Bible, Catholic Church, Church Latin, Dictionaries, Latin, Latin language, Liturgical language, Liturgy, Medieval and modern Latin language, Postclassical Latin language
Is the a medieval language in minecraft options?
No, there is a medieval language in the options. However, there is 'Pirate Speak' which sort of sounds medieval.
What has the author Alexis Bugnolo written?
Alexis Bugnolo, a former Franciscan friar, has written various articles and books on topics related to Catholicism, theology, and the current state of the Church. He is known for his controversial views and interpretations of Church teachings.
What was the primary church during medieval times?
The Catholic Church
In medieval times canons were?
Church Laws
Who was the head of a medieval church?
Pope
What ceremonies did they do at church in medieval?
serfs
What is vernacular language and what were common vernacular languages in medieval times?
In medieval Europe, a vernacular language was any language used by the common people that was not Latin.
