Гуманитарные и юридические исследования (Sep 2021)
SOME ASPECTS OF THE APOSTOLIC SERVICE OF THE FRANCISCANS IN ENGLAND IN XIII CENTURY
Abstract
The article reflects the specifics of the Apostolic service of the Franciscan Order in the early years of their appearance in England in 1224, in comparison with the apostolate of the brothers in other parts of Europe. It reveals the linguistic, social, material and other dificulties faced by the brothers during the mission, covers the causes of initial negative perceptions of the laity and clergy activity of the Minorites, studies the factors that led to the rising popularity of brothers in the future. The focus is on such aspects of the service as scientiic and educational activities in the Franciscan schools of Studium Generale and the theological faculties of medieval universities, to patient care and the leper, mediation in the settlement of conlicts. The study describes a complex process of incorporation of the Minorites into medieval urban structure, the peculiarities of the appearance of the Order's property in English cities, which led to a con-lict within the Order between the following rules of the Charter - poverty, and the active participation of brothers in urban life. The author reveals interesting biographical facts from life and work of famous Franciscan monks, which contributed to the development of science and education, of the Order of the Roman Catholic Church and Christianity in general.
