3.4.2 Archbishop Lanfranc's reforms of the Church

What was Lanfranc’s main goal in reforming the English Church

To align with papal reform ideals and eliminate corruption

How many major Church councils did Lanfranc hold during William’s reign

10

Which Church seat did Lanfranc assert primacy over

The Archbishop of York

Why were bishoprics moved to urban centres

To place bishops closer to their congregations and align with continental practice

What new Church structure did Lanfranc introduce beneath bishoprics

Archdeaconries and rural deaneries

What role did archdeacons and deans play in the new Church structure

They helped enforce discipline and uniforms standards locally

What were synods and what was their purpose

Regular local councils held by bishops to spread reforms and enforce discipline

What rule did Lanfranc introduce regarding married clergy

Future priests had to be celibate; married cathedral clergy had to choose between their role of their wives

What architectural changed did Lanfranc oversee

He rebuilt major cathedrals like Canterbury in the Romanesque style