…Rome and holds a synod wherein he…

…Rome and holds a synod wherein he declares no Roman priest fit.

Adalbert of Bremen refuses the honor and Henry appoints Suidger of Bamberg, who is acclaimed duly by the people and clergy, we are told.

He takes the name Clement II.

On Christmas Day 1046, Clement is consecrated, and Henry and Agnes are crowned Holy Roman Emperor and Empress.

The populace gives Henry the golden chain of the patriciate and makes him patricius, giving the powers, seemingly, of the Crescentii family during the tenth century to nominate popes.