Council of Aachen

The Council of Aachen, held in 789 AD, was a significant meeting of church leaders convened by Charlemagne, the King of the Franks. This council aimed to address issues within the Christian church, particularly focusing on the regulation of religious practices and the promotion of reforms in education and worship. It sought to unify the diverse Christian communities under Charlemagne's rule and strengthened the relationship between the church and the monarchy. The council emphasized the importance of correct doctrine and the enforcement of church laws, playing a key role in the development of medieval Christianity.