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Notably, during the plague, the church's role evolved. Clergy and townspeople united, sharing bread and caring for the ailing, despite the mortal risk it posed. When the death toll surged, community prayer and processions emerged as desperate yet hopeful measures in addressing the pandemic. These acts, though seen as misguided today, represented the instinctive urge to confront adversity collectively and foster hope in the face of catastrophe.