I think that sort of stuff happened during every pandemic in Europe up until the 19th century, but the Netherlands, during the Renaissance, were a very devout country, and a plague outbreak happened during the 16th (or 17th?) century.
So, people all came together to pray. In the enclosed space of a church. And conducted special services for people sick and dying. You can guess where it led...
I think that sort of stuff happened during every pandemic in Europe up until the 19th century, but the Netherlands, during the Renaissance, were a very devout country, and a plague outbreak happened during the 16th (or 17th?) century.
So, people all came together to pray. In the enclosed space of a church. And conducted special services for people sick and dying. You can guess where it led...