The Civil Constitution of the Clergy

What was the result of the civil Constitution of the clergy?

- France deeply divided over the issue of religion - France became a constitutional monarchy with an unicameral legislative assembly - The national assembly divided France and 83 departments governed by elected officials

What did the civil Constitution of the clergy consist of?

- convents and monasteries abolished • Church property was confiscated to pay off the national debt • significantly undermined religious orders and schools - all clergyman would be paid by the state and elected by all citizens - clergy forbidden to except the authority of the pope - clergy forced to take a loyalty oath to the new government

What was the civil constitution of the clergy?

- created a national church with 83 bishops and dioceses - biggest mistake made by the national assembly