He replaced the Greek bishops with Bulgarian prelates in Macedonia. The prelates and the noblemen who attended the meeting unanimously voted for Conrad. The nobles of the Church formed the armed retinue of the wealthiest prelates. The clergy were opposed to the nomination of prelates from Spain. Following the synod, the Indian Church was governed by Portuguese prelates. In response, a local priest excommunicated the pope and all Hungarian prelates. Acquisitive prelates occasionally held multiple major benefices. They also objected to foreign prelates having jurisdiction over English monasteries. Both prelates were consecrated that year. The balance are Lords Spiritual (prelates of the Anglican Church). They raised their own armies and named the bulk of prelates of their archdiocese. Members have been important prelates and members of noble houses. The presence of Catholic prelates is uncertain. The Italian and Spanish prelates were vastly preponderant in power and numbers. Boccasini convinced the majority of the Hungarian prelates to accept Charles's reign.