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Clergy Attacked by Mob
Clergy who refuse to swear loyalty to the Revolution gather in the church of the Theatines, but a mob breaks in and overturns the altar and other furnishings. Date: circa 1791
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1791 Altar Attacked Breaks Clergy Furnishings Gather Loyalty Refuse Revolution Swear Overturns Theatines
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This evocative image captures the chaotic scene of a mob attacking a group of clergy who had gathered in the church of the Theatines, refusing to swear loyalty to the French Revolution. Dated circa 1791, this pivotal moment in French history marked a turning point in the relationship between the clergy and the revolutionary government. The Theatines, a religious order founded in the 16th century, had long been a target of anti-clerical sentiment. However, it was their refusal to take the oath of allegiance to the new revolutionary regime that sparked this violent confrontation. The clergy, dressed in their robes and holding religious symbols, huddle together in fear as the mob storms the church, overturning the altar and other furnishings. The events leading up to this moment had been building for some time. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, had seen the dismantling of the monarchy and the establishment of a secular government. The clergy, who had long held significant power and influence in French society, were viewed with suspicion by many revolutionaries. The refusal of some clergy to swear allegiance to the new regime was seen as a threat to the revolution and a call to counter-revolutionary forces. The image serves as a stark reminder of the violence and chaos that marked the early years of the French Revolution. It also highlights the complex and often volatile relationship between religious and political power during this period. The clergy, who had once held significant influence and authority, were now targets of mob violence and government reprisals. This image offers a glimpse into the tumultuous events of the French Revolution and the challenges faced by those who refused to conform to the new order.
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