medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Here's another one of my picky questions for any kind person on the list
who's up on the fourteenth century or the mendicant orders, either one.
What is the earliest age at which a boy or young man could generally be
expected to enter the novitiate in that period? Say, for instance, that
you've got an ambitious knight's family with a second son who seems
bright and the sort of boy that would do well in holy orders, and they
certainly can't afford to send him to the University of Paris or
anything like that but there is a nice Franciscan convent in the area.
What would be the procedure for grooming such a boy for a possible
career in the Franciscan order (and/or ordination as a priest)? I assume
the first step would be to send him to "grammar school" either at the
convent or maybe at the local church? -- And then what?
Apologies in advance for any stupidities in the above...I certainly
welcome correction on any and all items. Many thanks as always...
--Sarah Roark
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