Bell RingersWhat were some of the matters covered by

canon law?

How is the structure of the Church like that of the feudal system?

Why did investiture cause a struggle between kings and popes?

How did the Concordat of Worms create a compromise between the emperor and the Church?

Chapter 13 Section 4

The Church Wields Power

Pope Gelasius IRecognized conflict b/w

Church and StateBelieved that Religious and

Political powers are separate entities.

Believe that…Pope should bow to emperors

in political mattersEmperors should bow to pope

in religious mattersEach should remain authority

in their OWN realm.WAS and IS not a reality

between the Church and State

Church StructurePope

BishopsPriests

CLERGY

Rise of Religious Importance

• Feudalism and the Manor System created division among people.

• Political turmoil and

warfare

• Church teachings bonded people

together.

• Church provided a sense of security

that gave people a sense of

belonging.

• Middle Ages was

also known as the Age of Faith.

• Religion took center

stage.

Canon LawThe Law of the Church

IF DISOBEYED

ExcommunicationBanished from the Church

InterdictMany sacraments (i.e. baptisms) and religious services could not

be performed in the king’s landNeeded for salvation

Forced German emperors to submit to the pope’s commands.

Emperor Clashes with PopeOtto I had close ties to Church leading to Church and German

officials fearing the growing power of emperor.

Lay InvestitureA ceremony in which kings and nobles appointed church officials

Kings had the powerPope Gregory VII banned it Henry IV not happy

Henry asked Gregory to step down Henry excommunicatedShowdown in Canossa Henry IV begged for end of

excommunication

Concordat of WormsChurch ALONE could grant a bishop his ring and staffEmperor had the veto power to prevent the granting of a bishop

Lombard LeagueAlliance that formed to fight against

Frederick I

1176, Battle of Legnano

Foot soldiers used crossbows to defeat feudal knights for the first time in history!