What are the reasons for the rapid expansion of the Christian church? what is the role of the monastic movement?

The first reason was the Christian victory in the Roman Empire. Although this empire soon collapsed, what happened led to the fact that Christianity became the main religion in Byzantium, and in the territories of the Western Roman Empire, the church received significant both spiritual and secular power.

Further, but only by word, but also by fire and sword, Christianity spread throughout Western and Central Europe. The adoption of Christianity by Kievan Rus was very important. By the decision of one person, Prince Vladimir, people on a vast territory were converted to the Christian faith.

The next stage in the spread of Christianity should be considered the development of the New World. Along with the conquistadors, colonists and conquerors, their religion also went.

Monasticism in Christianity is considered a stronghold of faith. Monasteries were not only spiritual centers, cities often arose around them, schools opened, and crafts developed. However, the role of monks was not always positive; it is enough to recall the monastic order of the Jesuits.