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What was life like for widows who lived in nunneries in 1630s England?
There were no nunneries in 1630s England. Nunneries were abolished in England under Henry VIII, 100 years earlier.
What functions did monasteries and nunneries serve?
As one of a kind archives
Why did monks only teach boys?
Because the girls went to the nunneries.
What was the practice of parents giving their children to nunneries and monasteries called?
The practice of parents giving their children to nunneries and monasteries was called oblation.
What are women monasteries?
Monasteries were male only and women had nunneries. " Get thee to a nunnery " Shakespear.
What did families do with their unmarried daughters in the middle ages?
Often unmarried daughters were sent off to nunneries.
Are seminaries for men only?
Nunneries or Convents are female equivalents. But other religions may have their own flavours.
What is nunnery plural?
The plural form of the word "nunnery", a noun meaning "a place of residence for nuns", is "nunneries".
What age could you become a nun?
Any age became nuns. Some children that were left at the nunneries never left and became nuns. Often older women would become nuns because they were sent there by husbands or they were left alone and the nunneries were safe places.
What features are on the Buddhism church buildings?
Buddhism has nothing to do with the church buildings. Buddhism deals with the pagodas, monasteries and nunneries only.
Why would peasants become nuns?
Whether you believe it or not, peasantry folk in the old times had a very good idea to become nuns and monks. First of all, the monestaries of the Catholic and Orthodox churches offered huge safety precautions against invadors because no christian would dare offend GOD... Second, they could become educated in the monestary learning to read and write in several languages. They would also be guarenteed shelter, food, clothing, and even comforting help from others. Contrary to popular belief, many people joined nunneries and monestaries and eventually left. While some demanded eternal dedication, others did not, and often royal figures looked to nunneries for the best nannies and hand maidens. Fathers could send their daughters to nunneries so they could stay pure and safe while the farm was kept up. In fact for many there were many decent reasons to join nunneries
What has the author Isabella Mills written?
Isabella Mills has written: 'Affidavit of Maria Monk's mother' -- subject(s): Convents 'Affidavit of Maria Monk's mother' -- subject(s): Couvents, Convents and nunneries
