Relics and bishops gather for the Peace of God at Charroux
About this date: 989 is the conventional council date; Letaldus's account was probably composed in the mid-990s.
A council at Charroux seeks to restrain pillage and protect ecclesiastical property through spiritual sanctions. Letaldus describes monks bringing the relics of Junianus to the gathering.
Historical context
The Peace of God connects episcopal authority, saints' cults, and efforts to control armed violence. Religious assembly also becomes a public forum for restoring property.
Key points
- Bishops and abbots use anathemas against specified abuses.
- Relic processions give the gathering a devotional setting.
- The narrative links peace-making to monastic concerns.
People
- Letaldus of Micy
- Constantine of Micy
Sources and further reading
- Journey of Junianus's relics to Charroux
Near-contemporary narrative of the council and procession. - Peace of God at Charroux: three canons
Latin and English text concerning churches, the property of poor people, and unarmed clergy.