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ID
ER 66
Basil, presbyter in Lyon (Gaul) ca 551/573, is sent by bishop Nicetius to Count Armentarius to reprimand him. Nicetius is angry at Basil for conveying the count`s irate words. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 67
An anonymous presbyter in Lyon (Gaul) is angry at bishop Nicetius for not leaving anything to his church, and is punished, ca 573. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 72
An anonymous presbyter in Lyon (Gaul) is ministering at the tomb of Saint Nicetius, distributing contact relics among the faithful, ca 590. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 73
John, a presbyter in Tours (Gaul), trades in Marseille. On his return to Tours, he visits the tomb of Saint Nicetius and witnesses a miracle, ca 590. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 85
An anonymous presbyter in Pressigny (Gaul) is presiding over vigils in honour of Saint Nicetius. He wants to suspend a man from communion for his absence, ca 586. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 87
An anonymous archpresbyter in Néris (Gaul) assembles a group of clerics to take the body of Saint Patroclus by force from the monastery of Colombier to Néris in 576. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 89
Caluppa, a recluse living in the wilderness near Meallat (Gaul), is ordained deacon and presbyter by Bishop Avitus of Clermont, AD 571/573. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 91
Deodatus, presbyter probably in Auvergne, informs Gregory of Tours of the deeds of Saint Lupicinus, ca 590. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 92
Senoch, presbyter and monk in Tours (Gaul), is a miracle worker, 573/576. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 96
Senoch, later presbyter in Tours (Gaul), a Taifal by birth, becomes a cleric, establishes a monastery, renovates an oratory, and becomes a deacon, ca 556/573. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 102
Silvinus, an abbot and probably a presbyter in Tours (Gaul), addresses Venantius, who wishes to become a cleric, with a priestly speech, and tonsures him, before 507. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 103
Venantius, abbot and presbyter in Tours (Gaul), finds himself unable to celebrate Mass due to his problems with sight, and therefore reading, before 507. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 107
Venantius, abbot and presbyter in Tours (Gaul), witnesses a eucharistic miracle while a presbyter says Mass, before 507. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 108
Venantius, abbot and presbyter in Tours (Gaul), witnesses Eucharist miracles, before 507. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 109
Venantius, abbot and presbyter in Tours (Gaul), visits the tomb of the presbyter Passivus and learns about the nature of Passivus` merits and his heavenly joy, before 507. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 115
Venantius, abbot and presbyter in Tours (Gaul), says office in his oratory every night. One night he has to battle demons in order to enter the oratory, before 507. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 116
Venantius, abbot and presbyter in Tours (Gaul), who died before 507, works miracles during his lifetime and at his tomb. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 123
Priests in Esvres (Gaul) celebrate vigils and Masses in the church of Saint Medard of Soissons, not long after 577. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 133
Leobardus, a recluse from Auvergne (Gaul) living in Tours (Gaul), is preaching to himself as if being a priest, ca 573/594. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 134
Leobardus, a recluse from Auvergne (Gaul) living in Tours (Gaul), is praying for all God-fearing ecclesiastics, ca 573/594. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 1762
Patroclus from Bourges (Gaul), future presbyter, is free-born, but of humble origins. He is a protégé of Nennius in Paris, and is then ordained a deacon in Bourges. Due to his ascetic practices, he is estranged from his clerical community and is in conflict with his archdeacon. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca 590.
ID
ER 1763
Patroclus from Bourges (Gaul), at one point ordained a presbyter, leaves Bourges. He settles in Néris and then in Celle; in both places building oratories. He founds two monasteries, one male and one female. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Life of the Fathers", Tours (Gaul), ca AD 590.
ID
ER 1779
Frontonius, the archpresbyter of Angoulême, poisons his bishop, Maracharius, and takes his place. He dies soon after, and his successor is Heraclius, presbyter from Bordeaux. He is in conflict with Count Nanthinus, who tortures and kills his presbyter, shortly before 580. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 580-594.
ID
ER 1780
Presbyter Transobadus from Rodez (Gaul) wants to become a bishop of that city. He improves his chances by commending his son to Gogo, the guardian of King Childebert II. He also holds a feast for the clerics of Rodez. At the feast, one of the presbyters speaks ill of his late bishop and dies in effect, shortly after 580. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 580-594.
ID
ER 1783
Count Leudastis of Tours drags out presbyters in chains, after 576. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 580–594.
ID
ER 1790
Presbyter Riculfus of Tours (Gaul) joins the conspiracy of Count Leudastis of Tours against Bishop Gregory of Tours. In exchange for his services, Riculfus is promised to succeed Gregory in bishopric, AD 580. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 580-594.
ID
ER 1791
During the absence of Bishop Gregory of Tours (Gaul) in his city, Presbyter Riculfus seizes the episcopal power. He is then sent to a monastery, but escapes to Nantes (Gaul), AD 580. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 580-594.
ID
ER 1536
Canon 11 of the First Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 581/583) orders presbyters to cease any sexual relations with their former wives.
ID
ER 1537
Canon 14 of the First Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 581/583) orders the Jews to always respect the priests and never sit in their presence unless ordered to do so.
ID
ER 1538
Canon 15 of the First Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 581/583) forbids clerics to participate in Jewish feasts.
ID
ER 1539
Canon 19 (18) of the First Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 581/583) demotes clerics of the higher rank who accuse the people of crimes they did not commit.
ID
ER 1796
Presbyter Eparchius from Périgueux (Gaul) is a recluse living in Angoulême (Gaul) with some monks. He dies ca AD 581. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 581–594.
ID
ER 1798
Domnolus, most probably a presbyter, serves as the head of the monastic community in the basilica of Saint Laurence in Paris before being ordained bishop of Le Mans in ca 559. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 581–594.
ID
ER 1799
Abbot Theodulfus is proposed by Bishop Domnolus of Le Mans (Gaul) to succeed him in bishopric. King Chilperic I chooses Badegisilus, mayor of the palace, instead, AD 581. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 581-594.
ID
ER 1801
Abbot Anastasius and Presbyter Proculus from Marseille (Gaul) are leaders of clerics conspiring against Bishop Theodore of this city, ca AD 581. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 581-594.
ID
ER 1803
Bishop Theodore of Marseille is kidnapped by the men of King Guntram when he is on his way, along with his clergy, to dedicate a rural oratory. His clerics are killed by the aggressors and Theodore is escorted to Guntram. Passing Aix, he is given some clerics to succour him by the local bishop. Meanwhile, the clerics of Marseille take possession of Church property, ca AD 581. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 581-594.
ID
ER 1815
Lupus from Tours (Gaul), having lost his family, wishes to become a cleric, but is forbidden to do so by his brother, who fears that Lupus will then leave in testament all his belongings to the Church, ca AD 581. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 581-594.
ID
ER 1529
Canon 1 of the First Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 581/583) declares that presbyters should be of impeccable morals and, hence, should not live with women to whom they are not related.
ID
ER 1530
Canon 2 of the First Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 581/583) describes the restrictions on presbyters visiting the monasteries of virgins.
ID
ER 1531
Canon 3 of the First Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 581/583) orders that a woman can enter the bishop`s chamber only when accompanied by two presbyters.
ID
ER 1532
Canon 5 of the First Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 581/583) forbids clerics to wear indecent clothes. Those guilty of misconduct are to be punished by their superiors.
ID
ER 1533
Canon 7 of the First Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 581/583) limits actions of secular judges against clerics.
ID
ER 1534
Canon 8 of the First Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 581/583) decrees that all conflicts between clerics should be resolved in the presence of their bishop, presbyters, or archdeacon.
ID
ER 1535
Canon 10 of the First Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 581/583) orders presbyters to obey their bishops in all things; particularly they cannot celebrate festivities in their own churches.
ID
ER 1819
Bishop Felix of Nantes (Gaul) wishes his nephew Burgundio to succeed him. Gregory of Tours refuses to ordain him, since the future bishop should rise through the subsequent ecclesiastical ranks up to the presbyterate, ca AD 582. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 582-594.
ID
ER 1820
Dux Chrodinus takes great care of the Church and its clergy; he dies in 582. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 582–594.
ID
ER 1542
Canon 1 of the Third Council of Lyon (Gaul, AD 583) forbids the cohabitation of presbyters with women unrelated to them. Married presbyters should not only separate from the marital bed, but also avoid contact with their wives altogether.
ID
ER 1545
Twelve anonymous representatives of their bishops, most of them probably presbyters, attend and sign the acts of the Third Council of Lyon (Gaul, AD 583).
ID
ER 1821
An anonymous cleric from Le Mans (Gaul) is imprisoned by the family of a woman he had an affair with. He is ransomed by Bishop Aetherius of Lisieux (Gaul). While he serves as a teacher in Lisieux, he conspires unsuccessfully with archdeacon against Aetherius to become bishop himself, all in ca AD 584. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 584–594.
ID
ER 1822
Abbot Lupentius from the church of Saint Privatus in Javols is summoned, questionned, and proved innocent by Queen Brunichildis. On the way back to Javols, Lupentius is killed by Count Innocentius of Javols, ca AD 584. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 584-594.
ID
ER 31
Audeca, king of Sueves ca AD 584-585 is deposed by Visigothic King Leovigild, ordained as a presbyter and exiled to Beja (Iberian Peninsula). An account of John of Biclar, writing in Biclar (Iberian Peninsula) ca AD 590.
ID
ER 1823
Presbyter Transobadus from Rodez (Gaul) is not chosen for the bishopric of Rodez for the second time, AD 584. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 584–594.
ID
ER 1824
Sulpicius, a highly educated man of senatorial origin, is admitted to the clergy before being ordained bishop of Bourges in 584. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 584–594.
ID
ER 1825
Eurichus, Suevic king of Galicia, is deposed by his relative Audica. Eurichus is then forcibly ordained a presbyter, AD 584. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 584–594.
ID
ER 1827
According to Gregory of Tours, during the reign of King Chilperic only few clerics became bishops, AD 561–584. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 584–594.
ID
ER 1830
Presbyter Promotus, former bishop of Châteaudun (Gaul), appeals to King Guntram to reinstate him in his see, AD 584. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 584–594.
ID
ER 1899
Queen Fredegundis sends her trusted cleric to assassinate Queen Brunhildis. Due to his lack of success, he is severely punished by Fredegundis in ca 584. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 584–594.
ID
ER 1900
Eberulf, the treasurer of King Chilperic, beats and almost kills an anonymous presbyter from Tours, when the latter refused to give him wine, before 584. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 584–594.
ID
ER 1901
Eberulf, the treasurer of King Chilperic, is prohibited from accessing the church of Saint Martin in Tours through the sacristy by a presbyter in charge of the door keys, ca 584. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 584–594.
ID
ER 1544
Canon 1 of the Second Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 585) requires clerics to celebrate the Lord`s day.
ID
ER 1546
Canon 5 of the Second Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 585) excommunicates everybody who does not pay the tithes.
ID
ER 1547
Canon 6 of the Second Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 585) requires fasting from the presbyters willing to celebrate Mass.
ID
ER 1548
Canon 10 of the Second Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 585) decrees that no presbyter can be dragged from the church, and that every punishment imposed on him must be consulted with his bishop.
ID
ER 1549
Canon 12 of the Second Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 585) decrees that if the bishop is not present, the judges should consult an archdeacon or a presbyter prior to the prosecution of widows or orphans.
ID
ER 1550
Canon 15 of the Second Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 585) describes the proper form of greeting a cleric on the road.
ID
ER 1551
Canon 19 of the Second Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 585) decrees that clerics are forbidden to attend public executions.
ID
ER 1552
Twelve anonymous representatives of their bishops, most of them probably presbyters, attend and sign the acts of the Second Council of Mâcon (Gaul, AD 585).
ID
ER 1902
Claudius, who killed Eberulf, the treasurer of King Chilperic, in the sanctuary of Saint Martin in Tours, seeks refuge in the cell of an abbot. Two clerics help abbot escape Claudius` pursuers, ca 585. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 585-594.
ID
ER 1903
Two clerics serve as envoys of the usurper Gundovald carrying a message to his supporters. One of them is an abbot from Cahors who gets imprisoned, all in ca 585. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 585–594.
ID
ER 1904
Gundovald, an usurper to late King Chilperic`s realm, orders the presbyter Faustianus to be ordained bishop of Dax, 585. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 585-594.
ID
ER 1905
King Guntram`s army kills many priests during the sack of Comminges in 585. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 585–594.
ID
ER 1913
An anonymous presbyter from Manthelan near Tours (Gaul) has his servant killed during the feud between the citizens of Tours, AD 585. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 585-594.
ID
ER 1914
Presbyter Saius is ordained bishop of Auch (Gaul), ca 585. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 585-594.
ID
ER 1917
Queen Fredegundis sends two clerics to kill King Childebert or at least Queen Brunhildis, ca 585. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 585–594.
ID
ER 1918
During the conquest of Septimania, King Guntram`s army kills many clerics and priests. Guntram himself is outraged, since God would not grant victory to the side that does not venerate the priests, ca 585. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 585-594.
ID
ER 59
Nicetius is ordained presbyter in Chalon (Gaul) by Agricola, bishop of Chalon, ca 543. Account of Aetherius of Lyon, "Life of Bishop Nicetius of Lyon", Lyon (Gaul), ca 586/602.
ID
ER 612
The law issued by King Reccared (586-601) forbids virgins and widows consecrated by priests to marry, and orders judges and priests to punish any illicit couplings. The codification is known as the Lex Visigothorum (issued and revised several times between 569 and 702).
ID
ER 627
The law issued by King Reccared (586-601) orders priests to inform the king about the misconduct of judges and tax collectors. The codification is known as the Lex Visigothorum (issued and re-edited several times between 569 and 702).
ID
ER 1919
Bishop Praetextatus of Rouen (Gaul) is murdered on Easter morning when he is singing antiphones with his clergy. None of the clerics rushes to help him, AD 586. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 586-594.
ID
ER 1920
Presbyter and hermit Winnocus in Tours (Gaul) starts to drink excessively. As a result, he is possessed by a demon. As he attacks people in violent rages, he is locked in his cell until his death ca 586. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 586–594.
ID
ER 1921
Bishop Badegysilus of Le Mans (Gaul) justifies his many ill-doings by claiming that he simply avenges his wrongs. He died in 586. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 586-594.
ID
ER 1922
Presbyter Virus is elected by the king to the bishopric of Vienne in 586. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 586-594.
ID
ER 1927
Bishop Magnericus of Trier is to send his abbots (most likely the presbyters) to the King Childebert to plead for the pardon of Guntram Boso, ca 587. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 587–594.
ID
ER 1928
Abbot Bucciovaldus is unsuccessful in securing the bishopric of Verdun (Gaul) for himself, ca 588. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 588–594.
ID
ER 1929
Abbot Virgilius of Autun is ordained bishop of Arles, ca 588. Account of Gregory of Tours, "Histories", Tours (Gaul), AD 588–594.
ID
ER 1553
Canon 1 of the First Council of Narbonne (Gaul, AD 589) decrees that clerics should not wear purple clothes.
ID
ER 1554
Canon 3 of the First Council of Narbonne (Gaul, AD 589) decrees that no prebyter should wander idly through the streets.
ID
ER 1555
Canon 5 of the First Council of Narbonne (Gaul, AD 589) decrees that clerics should not participate in plots and conspiracies.
ID
ER 1556
Canon 6 of the First Council of Narbonne (Gaul, AD 589) decrees that the abbots should not give any special treatment to the clerics and noblemen sent to the monastery to do penance.
ID
ER 1557
Canon 7 of the First Council of Narbonne (Gaul, AD 589) decrees that disloyal clerics who act against the Church should be demoted.
ID
ER 1558
Canon 8 of the First Council of Narbonne (Gaul, AD 589) describes the punishment for a cleric who has committed a fraud against the Church.
ID
ER 1559
Canon 10 of the First Council of Narbonne (Gaul, AD 589) decrees that every cleric should respect the ordination of his bishop. He should travel to the place of ordination and obey in everything his new bishop.
ID
ER 1560
Canon 11 of the First Council of Narbonne (Gaul, AD 589) decrees that no illiterate man can be ordained presbyter. Any presbyter already ordained who does not know how to read and refuses to learn will be thrown into the monastery.
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ER 1561
Canon 12 of the First Council of Narbonne (Gaul, AD 589) decrees that presbyters should remain at the altar for the entire duration of the Mass. Presbyters should rebuke those deacons and members of lower clergy that remove their albs before the Mass is over.
ID
ER 1101
Canon 23 of the Third Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 589) orders priests to extirpate dancing and singing at the saints` vigils.
ID
ER 343
The Third Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 589) orders to demote bishops and other clerics if they do not profess faith according to the symbol proclaimed at the council.
ID
ER 344
The Arian clergy and Gothic lay leaders profess the Nicene creed at the Third Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 589).
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ER 345
Canon 3 of the Third Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 589) forbids bishops from alienating the property of their Churches, but permits them to use it to help monks, churches in their diocese, pilgrims, clerics and the poor.
ID
ER 346
Canon 5 of the Third Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 589) orders bishops and other clerics converted from Arianism to separate from their wives and forbids Catholic clerics from living with non-related women.
ID
ER 347
Canon 8 of the Third Council of Toledo (Iberian Peninsula, AD 589) forbids the reclamation of slaves of the treasury who have became clerics.