Did the Norman invasion of England in 1066 change the way Christianity was practised on the island?

by TasfromTAS

Specifically, was the filioque introduced to the island by Norman priests / bishops?

Speculum

To reply to your specific question: The filioque was recognised by the Synod of Hatfield in 680 under Theodore of Tarsus. It is unclear whether the Filioque was in use before that date.

Sources:

  • Carl-Joseph Hefele: Conciliengeschichte, Vol. 3, Freiburg 1877, p. 252.
  • A. Edward Siecienski: The Filioque. History of a Doctrinal Controversy, Oxford 2010, p. 89.

Regarding the changes the Normans brought: Those can't be underestimated. During the course of a decade almost the complete Anglo-Saxon hierarchy had been replaced by Normans. Monasteries were regulated according to the Benedictine and Augustinian rules. Clerical celibacy was enforced. In one word, the full reform program of Gregor VII. was introduced.

Source:

  • Denis Bradley: Art. England, in: Lexikon für Theologie und Kirche, Vol. 3, p. 662.