Vestment controversy

Cards (6)

What did Puritans believe about clothing in churches?
That fancy clothes made someone look better than everyone else and so everyone should dress plainly.
What did Catholics believe about priests?
They were special
What did Elizabeth want the clergy to wear?
She wanted them to wear special vestments in 1565 but it became clear that some were not wearing them
How many clergymen refused to follow Elizabeth's instructions?
37
What happened to the clergymen who did not follow Elizabeth's instructions?
They were sacked
What did others do?
They gave in in order to not lose their jobs as clergymen