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In the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church was seen as being a large, extended "family", existing not only on earth (church militant) but in heaven as well (church triumphant). The saints in Heaven cared about those on earth, and those on earth addressed prayers to them in Heaven. Saints were not prayed to as "gods" or in place of God, but as men and women, who, by the example of their lives, were especially close to God. They were called upon that God might work miracles through them. Relics of saints were venerated, for they were tangible links to them, and as it was believed that holiness could dwell in all aspects of God's creation. Catholics, some
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What month did the pilgrims go to Canterbury?
it is not good
Whose shrine are the pilgrims planning to visit at Canterbury?
They are planning to visit the shrine of St. Thomas.
Did the pilgrims want to reform the Church of England and start a new church in Virginia?
Yes they did. The Puritans didnt believe in catholics and didnt want to yet the pilgrims did,
In Canterbury what plan does the host propose to the pilgrims?
he tells them to make stories, and whoever gives the best stories gets a prize
English puritans who landed at plymouth?
Puritans were people who wanted to reform the Anglican Church;Pilgrims or Separatists were people who wanted to leave the Anglican Church and start their own church in a new country.
When was The Canterbury Pilgrims created?
The Canterbury Pilgrims was created in 1917.
Where are the pilgrims going in the Prologue A.to the tabard a famous inn B.to a church in London C.to a village in southwark D.to the cathedral in Canterbury?
D. To the cathedral in Canterbury. The pilgrims are going on a journey to visit the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury.
What is the town the pilgrims started in in Canterbury Tales?
The pilgrims in "The Canterbury Tales" started their journey in the Tabard Inn in Southwark, London. They were traveling to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral.
How many pilgrims were women in Canterbury Tales?
There are two women pilgrims in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales": the Wife of Bath and the Prioress.
Did the pilgrims ride on horses to Canterbury?
Yes
What month did the pilgrims go to Canterbury?
it is not good
Why would pilgrims have gone to visit beckets shrine at Canterbury?
Pilgrims visited Becket's shrine at Canterbury to seek blessings, forgiveness, and healing, as it was believed to be a sacred and miraculous place associated with the martyrdom of Thomas Becket. They also sought spiritual fulfillment and to demonstrate their piety by making a pilgrimage to a site of religious significance. Additionally, pilgrimage to Canterbury was believed to offer protection, both physical and spiritual, to travelers.
Why did the pilgrims in Canterbury Tales gather?
All of the characters in the Canterbury Tales are pilgrims, and the main reason they are traveling is to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. To be more specific about individual motivations though, you would have to specify a character by more than "pilgrim."
When was Canterbury Presbyterian Church created?
Canterbury Presbyterian Church was created in 1826.
Who suggest to the pilgrims that they exchange tales to pass the time in The Canterbury Tales to Canterbury and back to London?
the host
How many pilgrims met Chaucer at the tavern in southwark?
In Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," there were 29 pilgrims who met at the Tabard Inn in Southwark before embarking on their journey to Canterbury.
When did the pilgrims begin their journey in The Canterbury Tales?
The pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales set out on their journey on April 11th, which is also referred to as the "longe day" in the text.
