Zoom In In the Middle Ages, the cathedral was an essential place for celebrations, of course, but also for all the joyful and lively crowds that gathered there. You wouldn’t have been bored! In front of the cathedral, religious dramas were often performed. They were called "Mystery Plays." The cathedral was a place of welcome. Anyone could come in peace and quiet to attend Mass, pray before the relics of a saint, meditate, or rest in God’s presence. In the square, you could see a variety of shows, from jugglers to bear trainers. Banquets sometimes took place in the square during major religious festivals. Beggars found refuge at the cathedral. When they grabbed one of the iron rings on the door, they were protected by "the right of asylum." Illustration : WANERT 16 / N° 1
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