Medieval Monasteries. The medieval Church of the Dark Ages developed four monastic orders between the sixth and 13th centuries: the Benedictines, Cisterians, Franciscans, and Dominicans. The monks from these monasteries became the missionaries who took the story of Christianity to many heathen nations—like St. Patrick, who evangelized Ireland in the fifth century.
The monasteries gave hospitality to travelers, the sick, and the poor. Both the modern hotel and modern hospital grew out of the hospice or monastery. By helping to convert the barbarian tribes, the Vikings, and others, they continued to spread the message of the gospel even in dark times. They also preserved the truths of the Word of God by faithfully producing many copies of the Bible by hand copying the Bible word by word.
Hamon, Bill. 2003. The Eternal Church: A Prophetic Look at the Church—Her History, Restoration, and Destiny. Revised Edition. Shippensburg, PA: Destiny Image® Publishers, Inc.
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