An Invitation from Austria & Napoleon Decision about the Church

Before the revolutionary period, the church played a significant role in the lives of the people of France. It was an integral part of the social fabric, providing spiritual guidance, organizing charitable activities, and being closely intertwined with the monarchy. The majority of the French population identified as Catholics, and the church held considerable influence over religious and moral affairs.

However, with the rise of the revolutionaries to power, significant changes were introduced to dismantle the authority of the church. The revolutionaries viewed the church as a symbol of the old order, closely aligned with the monarchy and aristocracy, and sought to create a more secular and egalitarian society.