So many babies were abandoned in Medieval Europe that many churches provided drop-off places for mothers to safely leave newborns so they wouldn't be taken as slaves or killed by the elements/wild animals. What happened to these kids in the church's care? Were they all destined to be monks?
So many babies were abandoned in Medieval Europe that many churches provided drop-off places for mothers to safely leave newborns so they wouldn't be taken as slaves or killed by the elements/wild animals. What happened to these kids in the church's care? Were they all destined to be monks?