21. The Religious Situation In 1553 Flashcards
What problems did Mary face?
-Protestantism had supporters in London and other parts of the south east
-the reformed Protestant church was protected by legislation
-many members of the political elite had benefited financially from the acquisition of monastic land and were concerned that the Catholic restoration would threaten these
When did Mary make a proclamation?
16 August 1553
What did Mary’s proclamation state?
She intended to proceed cautiously, but also making it clear that she intended to observe the Catholic religion and demanding that her ‘subjects would quietly follow suit’
What happened when Mary become Queen?
Bells were rung and parliament opened with a sung mass, although this was officially illegal
What happened at Oxford?
Chalices reappeared
What happened on the 23rd August?
An altar and cross were set up at St Nicholas Cole Abbey in London
What happened the following day after an altar and cross were set up at St Nicholas Cole Abbey?
This practice was followed by six other churches across London
How many turned out for Mary’s coronation?
Large numbers
What happened in August 1553?
Mary issued a proclamation outlawing the discussing of controversial religious teaching in English and outlawing the use of the terms papist and heretic
What happened in Sept 1553?
Archbishop Cranmer, Hugh Latimer, John Hooper, John Rogers, and others were arrested
What happened in October 1553?
Parliament met and refused to repeal the Act of Supremacy, but it did pass the Act of Repeal
What was the act of repeal?
It undid the religious changes under Edward and restored the religious situation to that of 1547 under the Act of Six Articles
What did the act of repeal revive?
The mass and clerical celibacy
What happened in December 1553?
Mary gave up the title of supreme head of the church
What happened in January 1554?
Mass exodus of Protestants to Germany and Switzerland