These monks introduced important economic, agricultural, technological, artistic, ecclesiastic, and social advancements, developments, and transformations.
en.wikipedia.org The ecclesiastic system of copyhold, whereby land was leased to tenants for terms as short as seven years, prevailed throughout the manor.
en.wikipedia.org As in former years, the larger part of the philosophsers of this period were ecclesiastics, predominantly members of religious orders.
en.wikipedia.org If a commendatory abbot is an ecclesiastic, however, he may have limited jurisdiction.
en.wikipedia.org As an ecclesiastic officer his duties included processioning lands and tending to the poor, among other local needs.
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