Synod of Altheim: 916 AD (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798349264580)

This short work outlines the significant canons and writings of the synod convened in Altheim in 916, presided over by an apostolic legate for the German Church. The synod aimed to address and rectify various ecclesiastical issues, including the conduct of bishops, the enforcement of canonical laws, and the consequences of excommunication. Key decisions included penalties for those who violated episcopal bans and the importance of upholding the sanctity of church practices. The synod emphasized the need for bishops to lead by moral example and adhere strictly to canonical regulations in their duties.