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French Clergy Harassed
The Constitution Civile du Clerge imposes sweeping changes on the Church, starting with doing away with submission to papal authority
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1790 Authority Civile Clergy Constitution Harassed Imposes Papal Revolution Starting Submission Sweeping Clerge
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This powerful image captures a pivotal moment in French history as the new Civil Constitution of the Clergy, adopted on July 12, 1790, began to be enforced. The Constitution, a key event during the French Revolution, marked a significant shift in the relationship between the Church and the state. With the sweeping abolition of papal authority, French clergy were left feeling harassed and uncertain of their future roles within the Church and society. The Civil Constitution of the Clergy, also known as the Constitution Civile du Clerge, was a fundamental law passed during the French Revolution that aimed to reorganize the Catholic Church in France. The Constitution imposed new requirements on the clergy, including the oath of allegiance to the new civil constitution and the secularization of church property. These changes were met with resistance from many clergy members, who saw it as an attack on their religious freedom and a violation of their loyalty to the Pope. In this photograph, a group of French clergy members, dressed in their traditional robes and holding their religious symbols, are shown being harassed by French soldiers. The soldiers, representing the new civil authority, are seen forcing the clergy to sign the oath of allegiance to the new constitution. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the tumultuous period of French history during which the Church underwent profound changes and the relationship between religion and the state was fundamentally altered. This photograph is a historical record of a pivotal moment in French history, and it provides a glimpse into the complex and often contentious relationship between the Church and the state during the French Revolution. The image is a valuable resource for scholars and historians studying the French Revolution and the role of religion in shaping modern European history.
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