1. The Peasant War
in Estonia.
Religion Part

2. The Peasant War
The Peasant War in Estonia beginning from
St. 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.

3. The uprising
The 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.

4. St. Brigit's Convent( Pirita convert)

5. 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.”