Unity (IV): Ecumenical Councils (1000-1520A.D.) Medieval Councils of the Western Church (1000-1300)

By Ron Halbrook Major Contribution or Characteristic in Approach to Unity: Saxon King Otto I (962) restored the Western Roman Empire which became known as the Holy Roman Empire, and asserted German influence over Roman synods or councils. Otto and his successors “appointed their own popes” and introduced “Germanic features into Church organization” (Dvornik, p. 47). …

“An Interesting Visit”

By John McCort In February of 1976, Jady Copeland, Donald Vaughan, and I made a trip to Independence, Missouri to see the three Mormon visitor centers. The city of Independence (a suburb of Kansas City) and the surrounding area is rich in Mormon history. The three centers- are located almost in the heart of Independence. On …