chantries (Meaning)
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chantries (pl.)
of Chantry
Synonyms & Antonyms of chantries
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chantries Sentence Examples
- The medieval cathedral had several chantries where priests offered prayers for the souls of benefactors.
- Wealthy patrons often endowed chantries to ensure that prayers would be said for their eternal souls.
- The monastic community maintained numerous chantries where monks prayed for the intentions of their benefactors.
- Many of the chantries in the church were adorned with elaborate altars and religious artwork.
- The establishment of a chantry was seen as a pious act of charity and a means to support the church.
- Donations to chantries were often accompanied by requests for specific prayers or masses to be said.
- The chantries provided a source of income for the clergy and helped fund the maintenance of the church.
- In some cases, chantries were established in memory of loved ones who had passed away.
- The practice of endowing chantries declined after the Reformation, as Protestant reformers viewed it as a form of superstition.
- Despite changes in religious practice, some historic churches still contain remnants of medieval chantries, serving as reminders of past traditions.
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of Chantry
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The medieval cathedral had several chantries where priests offered prayers for the souls of benefactors.
Wealthy patrons often endowed chantries to ensure that prayers would be said for their eternal souls.
The monastic community maintained numerous chantries where monks prayed for the intentions of their benefactors.
Many of the chantries in the church were adorned with elaborate altars and religious artwork.
