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33
The Last Supper
Jesus breaks the holy bread/ -
313
Constantine accepts the Christians
Roman Emperor Constantine accepts Christianity as a legal religion. Ten years later it is the religion of the Roman Empire -
384
Latin language is altered
The language Latin is altered -
476
Roman Empire collapses
The barbarians take over Rome -
Dec 25, 800
Charlemagne and the HRE
Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor -
1050
Eucharist in the middle ages
For medieval Christians, the Eucharist's presence and symbolism wielded enormous influence over life. -
Changes during the Reformation and Renaissance
New rules regarding the eucharist are set out during the Reformation. The body of christ is banned from being represented to God. -
Miracle of Siena
Stolen Eucharistic bread left to deteriorate stays eternally fresh -
The Vatican makes significant changes.
A number of changes to the Eucharist were introduced. The priest now faced the people and vernacular languages replaced Latin.