How many churches were there in the medieval times?

Answer 1

After the Great Schism of 1054, the main body of the Church was divided between the Roman Catholic Church, in the West, and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East.

There were always other, independent, Churches, however, and these include the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Oriental Orthodox Church, among others, some of which continue to this day.

There were many other groups that were heretical, such as the Cathars, against whom the Church launched a crusade.

Answer 2

Roman Catholic AnswersUnfortunately for us, there were no census takers, no modern records, no printing press, etc. back in the Middle Ages. We do know that the Church was very strong, and that for the most part there was a parish church in every village and town of any size. The people were people of faith, and the Church was were they learned, not just their faith, but news, etc. There were an awful lot of them, and the monasteries were flourishing all over Europe. They were centers of learning and education.

Answer 3

There was a church in at least nearly every medieval town. Perhaps somewhere there was a town with no church, but it would have been unusual.

Answer 4

Mass, praying, weddings, funerals, christenings. Basically the same thing

Answer 5

I would consider many since the christian church was mostly in power during that time.

Answer 6

The same as they would be today: parish Churches, private Oratories, monastic and religious chapels, private chapels, and Cathedrals.