Gregory: The Role Of The Church In The Middle Ages

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The Middle Ages began when Gregory became the Pope in 590 AD because this was the time when the power of the emperor was transferred to the church. The faith in the actions of the church replaced the faith in the emperor. In the position of the Pope, Gregory realized what an important role monasteries had. They become a place for Christian communities and unite people. Moreover, the responsibilities of the Empire to feed, give shelter and protect the citizens were taken care of by the church. When he visited Constantinople, Gregory saw what an empire looked like and decided to recreate it with the help of the church. He used the patrimony of Peter to achieve his plan and used it for food, defense and new buildings. Lastly, his victory with