Medieval Holidays In The Middle Ages

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Thomas Aquinas, an Italian scholar of philosophy and theology, tried to bridge the gap between reason and faith. Holidays in the Middle Ages were mostly connected in some way to the Church. The word holiday comes from “holy day.” Two of the greatest medieval holidays were Christmas and Easter. Emperor Henry IV was excommunicated by Pope Gregory VII. This meant Henry was thrown out of the church and, therefore, could not gain salvation. Confirmation is a formal declaration of belief in God and the church. It is one of the sacraments celebrated in the Catholic Church. Hideous Beasts called Gargoyles were a unique feature of Gothic cathedrals. Gargoyles are stone spouts projecting from the rain gutters of the roof. Universities

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