Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A historical ecclesiastical council: The Council of Vienne was a formal assembly of the Roman Catholic Church, convened from 1311 to 1313 in the city of Vienne, France, by Pope Clement V. Its primary objectives were to address the suppression of the Knights Templar, organize a new crusade to the Holy Land, and initiate reforms within the clergy.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Council of Vienne was one of the major church councils of the Middle Ages.
  • Historians study the decrees issued by the Council of Vienne to understand medieval church politics.

Advanced Usage

• "The decrees of the Council of Vienne": Refers to the official canons and decisions promulgated during this council.

  • The decrees of the Council of Vienne included measures for clerical reform.

• "To be suppressed by the Council of Vienne": Often used in historical context regarding the Knights Templar.

  • The order was officially suppressed by the Council of Vienne in 1312.

Variants and Related Words

• Vienne Council: An alternative, less common phrasing.
• Ecumenical council: A general term for a worldwide council of bishops; the Council of Vienne is considered the fifteenth ecumenical council by the Catholic Church.

Synonyms

• Church council
• Ecclesiastical council

Related Phrases

• "The suppression of the Templars": A key event associated with this council.
• "Clement V's council": A reference identifying it by the convening pope.

Noun

1. the council in 1311-1313 that dealt with alleged crimes of the Knights Templar, planned a new crusade, and took on the reformation of the clergy