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Why did nobles donate money to monasteries?
Nobles donated money to monasteries for several reasons, including the desire for spiritual benefits such as prayers for their souls and the souls of their ancestors. Supporting monasteries also enhanced their social status and demonstrated their piety and commitment to the Church. Additionally, such donations often provided political advantages, as monasteries could serve as centers of influence and power, furthering the noble's interests in the region.
How did Catholic monasteries preserve ancient languages and learning?
They saved ancient Greek and Roman writings.
When was time discovered in the old days?
It was Discovered
When did Celtic lettering originate?
Celtic style lettering is taken from the handwriting script used by Celtic monks when copying scriptures in medieval monasteries.
Who created mazes and labrynthes?
Henry VIII had a hedge maze built at his palace Hampton Court. Monasteries often built labyrinths as tools for contemplation.
Group that preserved greek writing discovered by crusader were?
Monasteries are the group that preserved greek writting discovered by crusader.
Are monasteries used for Catholics?
Yes there are Catholic monasteries but there are also monasteries that belong to other denominations as well.
How are the monks and monasteries related?
Monks live in monasteries.
How many monasteries are there?
In the 16 century was there 24 monasteries.
Are there any monasteries other than Catholics?
There are many monasteries other than Catholic ones. In the Christian religion, the Anglicans have monasteries, I know that there are Lutheran sisters, but I'm not sure about monasteries. Also, there is the ecumenical Taize community. In non-Christian religions, I know that the Buddhists have monasteries, the most famous are in Tibet, and the Hindu religion also has monasteries.
What Monasteries did Henry VIII shut down?
all monasteries in Britian.
What is the plural of monastery?
The plural of monastery is monasteries.
How many Meteora Monasteries are there?
There are six active monasteries in the Meteora region of Greece. These monasteries are perched upon high rock formations, creating a unique and breathtaking landscape. The monasteries serve as religious retreats and are also popular tourist attractions.
What has the author Robert Curzon written?
Robert Curzon has written: 'Monasteries of the East' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Monasteries 'The lay of the purple falcon' 'Visits to the monasteries in the Levant' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Monasteries 'Armenia: a year at Erzeroom, and on the frontiers of Russia, Turkey and Persia' 'Visits to monasteries of the Levant' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Monasteries
Religious communities for men were called?
In the Catholic religion they are called Monasteries.
How did some monasteries and convents gain great wealth?
Monasteries such as Durham became rich because of all of the land that it owns from renting and also from the schools that they pay to get taught. The monasteries weren't supposed to be this rich so Henry 5th shut down lots of monasteries and abbeys. This was called the dissolution of the monasteries
How did the protestants react after the dissolution of the monasteries?
The Protestants where very unhappy with the monasteries, they stayed protestants through out the fight of the monasteries even when the new Catholic queen came!
