On This Day: Carloman, mayor of the palace of Austrasia, renounces his position as majordomo... (747)

On August 15, 747: Carloman, mayor of the palace of Austrasia, renounces his position as majordomo and retires to a monastery near Rome. His brother, Pepin the Short, becomes the sole ruler (de facto) of the Frankish Kingdom.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.