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| | Lateran Council, Third |
 | | It was convened at the Lateran Palace, Rome, by Pope Alexander III after the Peace of Venice (1178) had reconciled him with Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I. It was well attended and included an envoy from the Orthodox Greeks. |
| | Related Category: Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches: Councils and Treaties |
| | The legislation from this council formed part of the important evolving canonical tradition in the 12th and 13th cent. |
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