Medieval Monasteries

People from many places have very similar and different religions and worship. All throughout history people have had different religions and ways of worshiping. Religious buildings and Temples were made for people to have a safe place and do their religious acts among other believers. Medieval Monasteries were built for the same purposes. They were built for the serious believers who would basically give up their old life for a new life filled with worship and pray. Monasteries became very common during the Middle Ages as more and more people began Christianity. A Monastery is a religious building used for worship and pray. It is very similar to a church like we have today. Medieval Monasteries were occupied by Monks, who would sleep and spend their lives devoted to Christianity. These building were mainly located in England. …show more content…
All kinds of people could become one. A person that wanted to become a monk is also called a Postulant. It took a very long time to be classified as a monk. It is not like a club, you have to go through phases to see if you truly are dedicated enough. This process can take up to four years. The phases were basically you becoming a amateur monk, and if you did all the right things after four years, you would become one. They would also take many vows and promises during this time to show their loyalty to the monk lifestyle. Monks can be of all ages, including children. It was not uncommon for parents to raise their child in a Monastic community. These children, also called an oblate, would be raised to become Monks. They would spend their time gaining knowledge and following after their superiors. Once you became a Monk, there were very strict rules on what you can and cannot do. They were not supposed to leave the Monastery unless they were doing farm work. They had to go to sleep very early, and were not even allowed to own their own