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A chapel was a small place of worship staffed by a chaplain rather than by a priest.
The main factor of a chapel was that it was paid for and often built by a wealthy nobleman, who also paid the chaplain a regular income. The chapel might be inside a castle, or nearby, or part of a manorial complex, or attached to a hospital (overnight accommodation for travellers).
The point of doing this was that the nobleman would expect the chaplain to recite regular prayers for him and his family - and for his ancestors and to continue these prayers on the nobleman's behalf after his death. This would ensure the happiness of his soul after death and a suitable reward for his religious enthusiasm.
Priests in parish churches had no such benefactor, and no regular income. They depended entirely on their congregations for donations to help support them, so a priest with a very small congregation was always very poor.
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What are the ratings and certificates for Medieval Dead - 2013 Richard III's Lost Chapel 1-1?
Medieval Dead - 2013 Richard III's Lost Chapel 1-1 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
Why did medieval castles have chapels?
Many did and some didn't. There are a few that only had one corner that was reserved to pray in with a small alter. The Tower of London has a chapel that dates to the Normans. Three masses were said a day and if an area had a large church it took the place of the private chapel.
What has the author MICK RAWLINGS written?
MICK RAWLINGS has written: 'BY A CRYSTAL BROOK: EARLY RIVERSIDE SETTLEMENT AND A MEDIEVAL CHAPEL AT SUTTON POYNTZ, DORSET'
Where do we get the word chapel?
"Middle English chapele, from Old French, from Medieval Latin capella, chapel, canopy, cape (perhaps from a shrine containing the cape of St. Martin of Tours), diminutive of capa, from Late Latin cappa, hooded cloak."Taken from Answers.com
Did nobility in medieval times have church services at the palace?
They usually had their own chapels. St. James chapel in the Tower of London is a wonderful small Norman chapel. Most major keeps/castles had a beautiful chapel of some sort, but the families also supported the city or town church. The Medici family of Florence, Italy had their own chapel in the Peiti place, but they also attended the services in the Dumo and helped pay for the building.
Where was the chapple located in medieval castles?
Depended on the size of the castle. Some of the ones I have been to have a separate chapel, but others have a small one off the main room. Others may have just a corner.
What was the purpose of the chapel?
Its erection was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion Relics, including Christ's Crown of Thorns - one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom.
What genre of art is the Sistine Chapel?
The Sistine Chapel Chapel is not a genre. It's a building.
How is the Sistine Chapel different from other churches?
The Sistine Chapel ceiling and one wall were painted by Michelangelo. His frescoes have become popular modern prints, the unbelievably beautiful touching of hands or giving life. It is the only chapel that took so many years to complete, and restored about 6 years ago or so, and interestingly enough, when the grime was removed, one of the angels who was sent into hell had serpents wrapped around his torso and finally holding on for dear life to his private part. I found this interesting that the artist would give that sort of punishment, especially when the Pope had problems with the nudity in the beginning of the chapel painting. The Sistine Chapel is also different from other churches because it is where the Cardinals have always met to select a new Pope. The Chapel is also located in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy.
Were was the chapel located in the early castles?
In early castles, the chapel was located next to the main gate or some times near the keep so the king, lord, lady, and knights to get there fast or sometimes at night to and pray.
What is a chapel in castles?
A chapel is like a church.
What is the name of the chapel in Vatican?
The Sistine Chapel.
