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Vienne

Vienne

9.9
A church council from 1311 to 1313 about the Knights Templar and church reform
  • noun
translation icon : Concilio de Vienne
  • The Council of Vienne marked a turning point in the history of the Knights Templar.

Examples

  • Many reforms were proposed during the Vienne council to address clergy misconduct.

  • The Vienne council was convened to discuss the alleged crimes of the Knights Templar.

  • Historians often debate the outcomes of Vienne regarding its intended crusade.

  • The Vienne council was significant in church history.

  • Did the Vienne council address the Knights Templar?

  • During the Vienne council, church leaders planned for a new crusade.

  • Many significant decisions regarding clergy reformation were made at the Vienne council.

Synonyms

Council of Vienne
vsVienne
9.9

A church meeting in 1311–1312 that looks into the Knights Templar, plans a crusade, and starts changes for priests

is the shorter place name used to refer to that same council

Compounds

Council of Vienne
9.9

A church meeting in 1311–1312 that looks into the Knights Templar, plans a crusade, and starts changes for priests

Surface Forms

Vienne singular
Viennes plural

Etymology

Vienne as the council name comes from the town of Vienne, because church leaders met there in 1311–1313. So the 'Council of Vienne' simply means the important meeting that took place in that town.