The bishoprics of Saxony in the first century after Christianization
Christopher Carrol
The eighth and ninth centuries witnessed the foundation of many new bishoprics in territories on fringes Carolingian Empire. Saxony was one such region. This article seeks to understand political status these during first century their existence, from end rule east Francia (805–911). religious history Saxon province, Carolingians' lack interest this region after its forcible conversion, had a significant effect early tenth centuries. study assesses evidence for both land-holdings episcopal church activities bishops, concludes by arguing distinctive position within Frankish churches period.
Early Medieval Europe