Boniface and the Irish Heresy of Clemens
Sven Meeder
One of the few Irishmen active on Continent in eighth century whom we have some information was a priest (or bishop) named Clemens. Together with Gaul Aldebert, this peregrinus subject an extensive correspondence between Boniface and pope, which eventually led to condemnation both men at Roman Council 745. The accusations brought against Clemens by display parallels known Irish teachings practices, as well other allegations leveled individual traveling general. This article closely examines context Boniface's charges introduces additional source framing his arguments. It argues that must be viewed contemporary practices debates church society, portrayal these peculiarities texts written spread throughout mid-eighth-century Anglo-Saxon England.
Church History