Renaissance Church Christianity in the 16th century



melk abbey—adjoining wachau valley, lower austria—exemplifies baroque style.


the council of trent generated revival of religious life , marian devotions in roman catholic church. during reformation, church had defended marian beliefs against protestant views. @ same time, catholic world engaged in ongoing ottoman wars in europe against turkey fought , won under auspices of virgin mary. victory @ battle of lepanto (1571) accredited , signified beginning of strong resurgence of marian devotions, focusing on mary, queen of heaven , earth , powerful role mediatrix of many graces . colloquium marianum, elite group, , sodality of our lady based activities on virtuous life, free of cardinal sins.








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