Synod of Pavia: 876 AD

By Charles II the Bald

The Synod of Pavia, convened in 876 AD by Emperor Charles the Bald, stands as a significant moment in the intricate interplay between ecclesiastical authority and imperial power during the Carolingian era. Held in the northern Italian city of Pavia, the synod brought together key bishops and clergy of the Western Church to address urgent issues concerning ecclesiastical discipline, political legitimacy, and the relationship between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy. Although not as well known as other church councils of the Middle Ages, the Synod of Pavia illustrates the complex dynamics of church-state relations in the late 9th century.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6SPC3SN
• ISBN13: 9798349315008
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Dalcassian Publishing Company
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"