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During the Middle Ages,
were sent by the Church to convert
to Christianity. An important monk during the Middle Ages was
, who established a monastery in central Italy and created rules for monastic life.

During the Middle Ages, missionaries were sent by the Church to convert pagans to Christianity. An important monk during the Middle Ages was Boniface, who established a monastery in central Italy and created rules for monastic life.

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People joined monasteries and convents in order to

devote their lives to prayer and spiritual growth.

A missionary named Patrick played a major role in spreading Christianity to

Ireland.

Conflict often developed between

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and the pope over how much influence the pope had over choosing local church officials.

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