Before the 12th century monks and nuns were usually taken from the

Before  the  12th  century  monk  and  nuns  were  usually  taken from  the  Aristocracy.  The  aristocracy comprises  a  highest  classes  in  society,  mostly  included  people  of  noble  birth who were holding  hereditary title and  offices.These  people were  of   higher  rank  in the society.

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