The fall of Edessa in 1144 had…

March 1146 CE

The fall of Edessa in 1144 had shocked Christendom, causing Pope Eugenius III and St. Bernard of Clairvaux to preach a Second Crusade to reinforce Outremer.

Bernard passes from Toulouse into Germany, and the reported miracles that multiply almost at his every step undoubtedly contribute to the success of his mission.

Conrad III of Germany and his nephew Frederick Barbarossa receive the cross from the hand of Bernard.

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Bamberg Bayern Germany View →

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Bernard of Clairvaux View → Conrad III of Germany View → Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor View →

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