September 23, 1122
Description
The Concordat of Worms, an agreement between Pope Calixtus II and Holy Roman Emperor Henry V, is drawn up ending the Investiture ControversyLocation
WormsRate
Very important (8)Sphere
Politics, ReligionQuotations
In the name of the holy and indivisible Trinity, I, Henry, by the grace of God august emperor of the Romans, for the love of God and of the holy Roman church and of our master pope Calixtus, and for the healing of my soul, do remit to God, and to the holy apostles of God, Peter and Paul, and to the holy catholic church, all investiture through ring and staff; and do grant that in all the churches that are in my kingdom or empire there may be canonical election and free consecration. All the possessions and regalia of St. Peter which, from the beginning of this discord unto this day, whether in the time of my father or also in mine, have been abstracted, and which I hold: I restore to that same holy Roman church.
