In return , Pepin assumed the role of ordained protector of the Church and set his sights on the Lombards , as well as addressing the threat of Islamic Al - Andalus .
On 6 January 754 , Stephen re-consecrated Pepin as king .
In return , Pepin assumed the role of ordained protector of the Church and set Stephen 's sights on the Lombards , as well as addressing the threat of Islamic Al - Andalus .
On 6 January 754 , Stephen re-consecrated Pepin as king .