The Synod of Anjou, convened in 850 AD, occupies an important, though often understated, place in the history of the Carolingian Church. Set against the backdrop of the Frankish Empire's increasing decentralization and internal strife following the reign of Charlemagne, the synod addressed several pressing issues concerning ecclesiastical discipline, clerical conduct, and the relationship between secular and religious authority. This council reflects the Carolingian effort to maintain ecclesiastical order during a time of political fragmentation, and it contributed to the evolving role of the Church in medieval European governance.