Weapons of Reform: Gregory VII, Armenia, and the Liturgy
Kriston R. Rennie
This paper examines Gregory VII's (1073–85) evolutionary efforts to unite the Armenian Church with Rome in 1070s and 1080s. The pope's changing attitude towards liturgical practices, it is argued, illustrates a broader visionary papal outlook, revealing turn many social, cultural, political, doctrinal dynamics at work during his pontificate. As consequence of this interplay, Gregory's vested interest world beyond Latin Christendom becomes manifest, contributing ultimately more nuanced portrait pope historical understanding papacy its governance.
Church History