From the General Correspondence of Madame de Maintenon
Why was Louis so opposed to religious communities? Did he have an official policy about it?
No, he didn't. Officially, the King of France was "the eldest son of the Church" and he upheld all of its elements. His objection was to new communities since there were already so many.
Ah, that makes more sense, thanks!
Why was Louis so opposed to religious communities? Did he have an official policy about it?
No, he didn't. Officially, the King of France was "the eldest son of the Church" and he upheld all of its elements. His objection was to new communities since there were already so many.
Ah, that makes more sense, thanks!