On July 12, 1790, the French National Assembly promulgated the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. While previous legislation passed by the National Assembly had already seized church lands and ended monastic vows, the Civil Constitution finally destroyed monastic orders in France.
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Monday, July 12, 2010
SYNDICATION
