Archbishop of Mainz removed because of blood vengeance

In 745 Gewiliobus/Gewilip was removed as Archbishop of Mainz because he killed with his own hands the murderer of his father with the words: “accipe quo patrem vindico ferrum” in line with Germanic warrior tradition. He was succeeded by Saint Boniface.

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