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!
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