Synod of 869-870

The Synod of 869-870 was a church council convened to address disputes between the Pope and the Byzantine Empire, focusing on issues like church authority and church-state relations. It aimed to reaffirm papal independence from imperial control, especially in appointing church officials. The assembly also tackled doctrinal matters and attempted to resolve conflicts within the church. This synod was significant because it highlighted ongoing tensions between secular rulers and church leadership, shaping the future relationship between the papacy and the state, and influencing church policy in the centuries that followed.