The Church Flashcards
1
Q
Why was William crowned archbishop?
A
The accusations about stigand
2
Q
What was stigand accused of?
A
Breaking church laws by keeping hold of his income as bishop of Winchester after being made Archbishop of Canterbury.
Supported a rival pope in Rome
3
Q
What is simony?
A
The selling of church posts by bishops and archbishops instead of giving the post to the most qualified religious person
4
Q
What is nepotism?
A
Giving church posts to friends and families to increase their wealth
5
Q
What is puralism?
A
Holding more than one church post
6
Q
What was the problem with marriage?
A
All priests were supposed to be celibate, many priests were married
