6 March 766 A.D. Chrodegang Dies—2-Hatted Leader, Assistant of Pepin, Secretary of Martel, Chancellor of France, & Bishop of Metz
6 March 766 A.D. Chrodegang Dies—2-Hatted Leader, Assistant of Pepin, Secretary of Martel, Chancellor of France, & Bishop of Metz Graves, Dan. “Chrodegang Wore Civil and Clergy Hats.” Christianity.com. Dec 2006. http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/601-900/chrodegang-wore-civil-and-clergy-hats-11629752.html . Accessed 31 Jul 2014. Are you such a good worker that your boss can't afford to lose you? Chrodegang was such a valuable assistant, that King Pepin of the Franks would only consent to allow him to be consecrated Bishop of Metz if he continued as his chancellor. Chrodegang agreed. He was installed as bishop in March 742. His influence is felt to this day. A close relative of Pepin, Chrodegang served Charles Martel as secretary and as chancellor of France. Although a layman holding such high position, he dressed in simple clothes, wore a hair shirt, fasted, prayed, and assisted the poor as if he had been a monk. ...