For several years, there had been interchanges between the Waldenses and leaders of the Reformation. Thus, Farel and several others were invited to the synod.
Valdeslastel oli juba hulk aastaid reformatsiooni juhtidega mõttevahetusi olnud, seepärast kutsusid nad sellele nõupidamisele ka Fareli ja veel mõned mehed.