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Title: The Role of Priests in the Middle Ages Post by: CyrilSebastian on February 26, 2022, 04:50:34 PM What were the duties of a medieval priest? Title: Re: The Role of Priests in the Middle Ages Post by: CyrilSebastian on March 03, 2022, 04:58:00 PM During the Middle Ages the kings appointed members of the clergy including the bishops and priests. In return, the clergy would play a pivotal role in establishing the rules of the land. Title: Re: The Role of Priests in the Middle Ages Post by: CyrilSebastian on March 15, 2022, 03:49:46 PM The priests during the Middle Ages were exempted from paying taxes due to their noble status in society. Priests provided care for members of the community and held a prestigious role in society. Title: Re: The Role of Priests in the Middle Ages Post by: CyrilSebastian on June 15, 2022, 06:53:50 PM The priest presided over baptisms and weddings. He usually was the sole source of education. Title: Re: The Role of Priests in the Middle Ages Post by: CyrilSebastian on June 26, 2023, 06:10:37 PM All priests were required to set up schools to try and uplift the local population by teaching them rudimentary reading and writing skills. Title: Re: The Role of Priests in the Middle Ages Post by: CyrilSebastian on October 22, 2024, 06:27:40 PM Only a small selection of students would be taught by educated priests on how to read and write in Latin. |