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High ranking church officials are powerful political figures in the middle age.
They will influence local politics and will manoeuvre to ascend the upper spheres of the church.
A medieval bishop enjoyed considerable power and prestige and even the king would consult him about important matters. Other than the responsibilities of consultation with the king about the affairs of the state, a medieval bishop was responsible for a diocese which was composed of deaneries headed by various deans or priests. He listened to the requests of the priests and the clergymen, levied taxes on the peasants, and looked after the spiritual matters of his diocese.
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XXXMonasteries in the middle age, are a very rare opportunity for those seeking to change their social status.
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A medieval Bishop was someone who enjoyed considerable authority in the hierarchy of the Church.
During early Christianity, bishops sometimes acted as the leader of the local congregation but during medieval times, he assumed a position of authority and did not serve individual congregations.
Bishops are famous and respected public figures in the middle age, with a reputation and power equalling that of noble houses.
