Council of Ravenna (AD 419)
Key Facts:
Date | 419 |
Location | Ravenna |
Summoned by | Emperor Honorius |
Key Participants | Eulalius and Boniface |
Purpose | To resolve the unsettled election between Eulalius and Boniface for the papacy |
Key Events | Disruption of the proceedings due to the continued disputing between the two candidates; no decision made as a result of the council, but Eulalius’ insubordination led to the recognition of Boniface as pope |
Bibliography
Di Berardino, A. “Ravenna,” in The Encyclopedia of the Early Church (New York: Oxford University Press, 1992)
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Last updated: 10-28-2010
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