Visions or apparitions in the sky, foretelling some war or disaster, were firmly believed in by the Church, and caused great consternation.
L’Église croyait fermement aux visions ou apparitions célestes annonçant une guerre ou un désastre, et celles-ci causaient une grande consternation.
Great was the consternation, profound the mystification of all parties.
Grande était la consternation, profond le désarroi de toutes les parties.