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Council of Trent
The Council of Trent (1545-1563) was a meeting of Catholic clerics convened by Pope Paul III (served 1534-1549) in response to the Protestant Reformation. In three separate sessions, the council reaffirmed the authority of the Catholic Church...

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The Catholic Counter-Reformation (AP Euro Review)
SWERVE, MARTIN LUTHER! Mr. Richey explains the key elements of the Catholic Counter-Reformation, including the Council of Trent, the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), and Teresa of Avila. This lecture was designed specifically for students preparing...

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Saint Bridget of Sweden
Saint Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373), Saint Bridget on an Altar Piece, Hermann Rode, late 15th century. Taken from "The Swedish people through the ages. Our country's cultural history in descriptions and images. The second volume. The medieval...

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Basilica of Saint-Denis
The Basilica of Saint-Denis is located in a northern suburb of Paris, France. Extensively renovated by Abbot Suger (1081-1151 CE), a powerful figure in 12th-century CE France, Saint-Denis is considered to be the first-ever Gothic cathedral...

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Saint Patrick
A stained glass window depicting Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint. From the Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Junction City, Ohio.

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Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba, Algeria
The Basilica of Saint Augustine (Basilique de Saint-Augustin) is a Catholic basilica in Annaba, Algeria. It is dedicated to Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 CE), who was elected bishop in Hippo Regius (modern Annaba), built his own monastery...

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Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is located in Berkshire, England, and was built as a motte and bailey castle by William the Conqueror (r. 1066-1087). Converted into stone by Henry II of England (r. 1165-1179), the shell keep tower was rebuilt by Edward III...

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Entrance to Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv
Saint Sophia Cathedral, located on Sophia's Square in Kyiv.

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Saint Paul
Statue of Saint Paul by Adamo Tadolini, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican.

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Saint Gall
Saint Gall (c. 550 - c. 645 CE)
Filialkirche St. Venantius, Pfärrenbach, Gemeinde Horgenzell, Germany