Pope Urban II Quotes

• Christians, hasten to help your brothers in the East, for they are being attacked. Arm for the rescue of Jerusalem under your captain Christ. Wear his cross as your badge. If you are killed your sins will be pardoned.

  Pope Urban II

  Christian, Brother, Arms

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• All who die by the way, whether by land or by sea, or in battle against the pagans, shall have immediate remission of sins. This I grant them through the power of God with which I am invested.

  Pope Urban II

  Sea, Land, Battle

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• Undertake this journey for the remission of your sins, with the assurance of the imperishable glory of the Kingdom of Heaven!

  Pope Urban II

  War, Journey, Heaven

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• Let those who once fought against brothers and relatives now rightfully fight against barbarians.

  Pope Urban II

  Brother, War, Fighting

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• I, or rather the Lord, beseech you as Christ's heralds to publish this everywhere and to pers­ue all people of whatever rank, foot-soldiers and knights, poor and rich, to carry aid promptly to those Christians and to destroy that vile race from the lands of our friends. I say this to those who are present, it is meant also for those who are absent. Moreover, Christ commands it.

  Pope Urban II

  Christian, Feet, Knights

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• O what a disgrace if such a despised and base race, which worships demons, should conquer a people which has the faith of omnipotent God and is made glorious with the name of Christ!

  Pope Urban II

  Race, Names, People

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