Synod of Rome: 875 AD - Paperback

by Pope John VIII (Author), D. P. Curtin (Translator)

The Synod of Rome discusses the primacy of the Holy Roman and Apostolic Church, asserting that its authority comes directly from Jesus Christ and emphasizing the importance of maintaining ecclesiastical order. It addresses the responsibilities of metropolitan bishops regarding the timely consecration of bishops, the appropriate use of the pallium, and the treatment of bishops with dignity. The text also outlines penalties for various offenses, including violence against ecclesiastical persons, abduction, and serious crimes such as murder and theft, stipulating that those who fail to amend their actions face excommunication.