Monks and Nuns had several roles in medival society. They educated children, took in travelers, took care of widows and orphans, not to mention without monastaries all of the knowledge of antiqiuty would have been lost.
To pray
their role was to protect
Monks and nuns began to play important roles in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox life. They ran hospitals and schools and aided the poor. They also helped preserve Greek and Roman writings. One important duty was to serve as missionaries. Missionaries teach their religion to those who do not believe.
1. Spread Christianity. 2. Worship God. 3.Attend services. 4. Help decons, Fathers, etc.
The collective noun for monks is an abomination of monks (from the older 'an abominable sight of monks').
Some types of monks include Benedictine monks, Franciscan monks, and Trappist monks. Each type of monk belongs to a different religious order with its own set of customs, practices, and rules.
As monks.
only if they are templer monks. most monks are peaceful
Yes, in the feudal system, monks were generally considered to be of a higher social status than serfs. Monks belonged to the clergy and had religious authority, often enjoying privileges and respect within society. In contrast, serfs were peasants bound to the land and subject to the will of their lords, lacking the same social standing and rights. Thus, while both groups played important roles in medieval society, monks occupied a higher position than serfs.
monks are not emo!
Not necessarily. Many religions have monks. Monks are people who withdraw from ordinary life to pursue their religious beliefs on a daily basis. So you can have Christian monks, Buddhist monks, Hindu monks, etc. Islam does not have a similar tradition though.
Monks and nuns do the monks' and nuns' jobs now.