The Peasant War in Estonia.

Religion Part

The Peasant War

The Peasant War in Estonia beginning fromSt. George's Night Uprising on April 23, 1343, was one of the most significant Estonian revolts during the Middle Ages. But its second attempt was in the 16 century, when it had its clear religion issue.

The uprisingThe plan was to “kill all the Germans along with their wives and children. “ And destroyed all churches.

Among others, they burned down the Cistercian Padise Abbey and massacred the 28 monks who had failed to escape. And among them was Pirita Convent, where our story was set up.

St. Brigit's Convent( Pirita convert)

End of the rebellion in Estonia

In some time, the rebellion was finally over in some time. The monastery was rebuilt. And to protect the Church in future the dissension of translating the Bible into Estonian was made. ”The peasants should have understand the main book of Christianity.”