At another synod, this pope received the confession of Eupraxia of Kiev, who claimed that she was forced into orgies and a black mass.
This pope called a synod at Melfi where he controversially appointed the monk Rangerius to the see of Reggio. He was present at the Siege of Capua, where he conferred special privileges on the uncle of Roger Borsa. At another synod, this pope received the confession of Eupraxia of Kiev, who claimed that she was forced into orgies and a black mass. He excommunicated one ruler for his illegal marriage to Bertrade de Montfort, and another ruler for supporting his rival Clement III. This pope, who presided over the Council of Piacenza, was recorded by Fulcher of Chartres, and was originally a pupil of the man who founded the Carthusian Order, Saint Bruno of Cologne. This pope agreed to receive the ambassadors of Alexius I Comnenus, after which he gave a speech that evoked the chant "God wills it!," inspiring men like Bohemond of Taranto. For 10 points, name this Pope who called the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont.
This pope called a synod at Melfi where he controversially appointed the monk Rangerius to the see of Reggio.
Pope Urban II [or Odo de Lagery; or Odo of Chatillon-sur-Marne; or Otho of Lagny; or Eudes; prompt on "Pope Urban"]