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Oath imposed on clergy: Priestly conscience divided

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Oath imposed on clergy: Priestly conscience divided

Gregoire, Henri · Paris · Abbe · Reforming clergyman

Grégoire confronted the oath requirement obliging clergy to accept the civil reorganization of the Church. Supporters considered compliance civic duty, while opponents believed it violated religious obedience.

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