On This Day: Having received a letter during the Lenten synod of 14-20 February demanding... (1076)
On February 22, 1076: Having received a letter during the Lenten synod of 14-20 February demanding that he abdicate, Pope Gregory VII excommunicates Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
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