Wazo of Liège
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Wazo of Liège was bishop of Liège from 1041 to 1048, and a significant educator and theologian. His life was chronicled by his contemporary Anselm of Liège
.
During this period Liège
became known as an educational center. Wazo, himself a student with Heriger of Lobbes
, served as school master, under his predecessor Notker of Liège
, before himself becoming bishop.
He is noted also for his nuanced approach to cases of heresy
(not common in his day). In a letter he wrote to Roger, Bishop of Châlons
, he quoted the New Testament Parable of the Tares and argued "the church should let dissent grow with orthodoxy until the Lord comes to separate and judge them".
He was involved in the period 1021-5 in a controversy with John, canon and provost in Liège; Durandus of Liège, then bishop, had Wazo leave for a time. His election as bishop in 1041 was strongly contested, with Emperor Henry III against him.
Anselm of Liège
Anselm of Liège was a chronicler of the eleventh century of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège.He was educated at the episcopal school of Liège, and became canon and dean of the cathedral, where he enjoyed the friendship of the bishop of Liège, Wazo...
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During this period Liège
Liège
Liège is a major city and municipality of Belgium located in the province of Liège, of which it is the economic capital, in Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium....
became known as an educational center. Wazo, himself a student with Heriger of Lobbes
Heriger of Lobbes
Heriger of Lobbes was an abbot of the abbey of Lobbes between 990-1007 and is remembered for his writings as theologian and historian.-Biography:...
, served as school master, under his predecessor Notker of Liège
Notker of Liège
Notker of Liège was a Benedictine monk, bishop and first prince-bishop of the Bishopric of Liège with a capital Liège/Lüttich, ....
, before himself becoming bishop.
He is noted also for his nuanced approach to cases of heresy
Heresy
Heresy is a controversial or novel change to a system of beliefs, especially a religion, that conflicts with established dogma. It is distinct from apostasy, which is the formal denunciation of one's religion, principles or cause, and blasphemy, which is irreverence toward religion...
(not common in his day). In a letter he wrote to Roger, Bishop of Châlons
Roman Catholic Diocese of Châlons
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Châlons is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church in France. The diocese comprises the department of Marne, excluding the arrondissement of Reims.It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Reims.-History:...
, he quoted the New Testament Parable of the Tares and argued "the church should let dissent grow with orthodoxy until the Lord comes to separate and judge them".
He was involved in the period 1021-5 in a controversy with John, canon and provost in Liège; Durandus of Liège, then bishop, had Wazo leave for a time. His election as bishop in 1041 was strongly contested, with Emperor Henry III against him.