The Western bishops took no part.

Ninety-six Western bishops presented themselves at Sardica, those from the East were less numerous.

He was condemned and anathematized by a synod of 42 Western bishops at Rome 485, and excommunicated.

For example, their bishops wear mitres almost identical to those of Western bishops.

The council did not include Western bishops or Roman legates, but it was later accepted as ecumenical in the West.

However, Ambrose feared the consequences and prevailed upon the emperor to have the matter determined by a council of the Western bishops.

Western bishops may also use a faldstool to fulfill the liturgical purpose of the cathedra when not in their own cathedral.

Plans of reform were worked out at a succession of Councils or synods attended only by Western bishops.

The third council marked a temporary compromise between Arianism and the Western bishops of the Christian church.

John was commanded to have the letter translated into Latin and communicated to the Pope and the Western bishops.