Pious or Not? Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Life of Saint Hugh show John as?
A
Irreligious
2
Q
What are some examples of John being irreligious?
A
He was reluctant to give 12 gold coins as an offering at a shrine, he talked through Hugh’s sermon
3
Q
What did John not do on Fridays that was a common Christian practice?
A
Fast
4
Q
Name a time when John could be seen as religious (1)
A
In 1209, he ate meat on Good Friday BUT fed 500 paupers as compensation
5
Q
Name a time where John could be seen as religious (2)
A
After his coronation as King of England, he visited pilgrimage sites like Canterbury instead of fighting Philip II in France
6
Q
Who else was restless in church services?
A
Henry II
7
Q
In 1202, who had John appointed?
A
Two Cistercian monks as his personal confessors
