The Roman Synod of December 800 and the Alleged Trial of Leo III
Luitpold Wallach
A Roman Synod convoked by Charlemagne met on December ist of the year 800 for purpose investigating accusations levelled against Pope Leo III. In presence pope, Frankish king presided over an assembly composed ecclesiastics, and nobles, including members episcopate — to wit, Arno Salzburg, Theodulph Orléans, Riculf Mayence, Aaron Angorra, Saxons Witto Fredugis, Alcuin's confidants other persons consequence. The eldest son Charlemagne, Charles, who together with his sisters had accompanied father Rome, was another participant.
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