The Humiliati Flashcards
When did the Humiliati gain papal approval for their way of life?
The Humiliati gained papal approval for their way of life in 1201, when Innocent III officially recognized them as a religious order.
What kind of religious life did the Humiliati pursue?
The Humiliati pursued a flexible religious life that accommodated both men and women. They could remain lay, commit to voluntary poverty, or live in conventual communities in Lombardic towns and cities.
How were men and women accommodated in the Humiliati community?
Men and women were both accommodated equally in the Humiliati community. They could pursue the same way of life and participate in the same activities.
What were the three different ways one could live in the Humiliati community?
One could live in the Humiliati community in three different ways: remain lay, commit to voluntary poverty, or live in conventual communities in Lombardic towns and cities.
Why were the Humiliati anathematized in 1184?
The Humiliati were anathematized in 1184 for failing to observe the lay preaching ban. This ban prohibited anyone who was not an ordained priest from preaching.
Who appealed to Innocent III to recognize the way of life of the Humiliati?
James de Rondineto and Lanfranc de Lodi appealed to Innocent III to recognize the way of life of the Humiliati. They argued that the Humiliati were not heretical, but instead pursued a religious life that was in line with the teachings of the Church.
When were the Humiliati officially recognized as a religious order?
The Humiliati were officially recognized as a religious order in 1201 by Innocent III. The First and Second Orders were deemed religiosi (adherents of a religious life), while the Third Orders could preach on Sundays.
What were the First and Second Orders of the Humiliati comprised of?
The First and Second Orders of the Humiliati were comprised of ordained priests and unmarried men and women. They were considered to be adherents of a religious life and were subject to the same obligations and restrictions as other religious orders.
What could the Third Orders of the Humiliati do on Sundays?
The Third Orders of the Humiliati were allowed to preach on Sundays. This was a significant privilege that allowed them to spread their beliefs to a wider audience.
What was the significance of Innocent III’s recognition of the Humiliati as a religious order?
Innocent III’s recognition of the Humiliati as a religious order was a significant shift in Papal Policy. It demonstrated a willingness to accommodate new religious movements and recognize their legitimacy.
What did Jacques de Vitry consider the Humiliati to be at the forefront of?
Jacques de Vitry considered the Humiliati to be at the forefront of the struggle against Heresy. He believed that they were actively engaged in combating heretical movements and promoting orthodox Christianity.
What consequence did the presence of urban elites have on the Humiliati?
The presence of urban elites had a significant impact on the Humiliati. They were dominated by the presence of wealthy merchants and aristocrats, who provided financial support and helped to spread their beliefs.
What did the Humiliati organize to train preachers?
The Humiliati organized schools to train preachers. These schools provided a formal education in theology and prepared members of the community to spread their beliefs
