from A Catholic Dictionary, edited byDonald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957 The Council of Trent
The 19th ecumenical council held at Trent in the Austrian Tyrol, 1545-63, summoned for the purpose of combating Protestantism and reforming the discipline of the Church; the longest and one of the most important of all general councils. It dealt in detail with the doctrinal innovations of the Reformers and with those gross abuses which gave them an opportunity to take root. It was one of the most important events of modern history and has had lasting effect. The principal dogmatic decisions were: the confirmation of the Nicene creed; the authenticity of the Latin Vulgate and the canonicity of all books contained therein and of them only; the definition of the doctrine of Original Sin; the precision of the doctrine of Justification, condemning justification by faith alone and imputation of grace; the condemnation of thirty errors about the sacraments; the definition of the Real Presence and of Transubstantiation as its mode: the precision of the doctrine of the sacraments of penance and Extreme Unction; the declaration that holy communion in both kinds was not necessary for lay-people and clerics not celebrating, Christ being received whole and entire under either species; the precision of doctrine concerning the sacrifice of the Mass and the sacraments of holy Orders and Matrimony; the affirmation of the doctrines of Purgatory, of the invocation of saints, and the veneration of them, their relics and images, and of Indulgences. Far-reaching decrees of reformation in discipline and morals were adopted involving many alterations in canon law, e.g. the decree Tametsi.
The Council of Trent (1545-1563) strengthened Christianity by reaffirming core Catholic doctrines, addressing abuses within the Church, and establishing clearer guidelines for faith and practice. It also standardized liturgical practices, emphasized the importance of scripture and tradition, and reasserted the authority of the Pope in matters of doctrine.
from A Catholic Dictionary, edited byDonald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957 The Council of Trent
The 19th ecumenical council held at Trent in the Austrian Tyrol, 1545-63, summoned for the purpose of combating Protestantism and reforming the discipline of the Church; the longest and one of the most important of all general councils. It dealt in detail with the doctrinal innovations of the Reformers and with those gross abuses which gave them an opportunity to take root. It was one of the most important events of modern history and has had lasting effect. The principal dogmatic decisions were: the confirmation of the Nicene creed; the authenticity of the Latin Vulgate and the canonicity of all books contained therein and of them only; the definition of the doctrine of Original Sin; the precision of the doctrine of Justification, condemning justification by faith alone and imputation of grace; the condemnation of thirty errors about the sacraments; the definition of the Real Presence and of Transubstantiation as its mode: the precision of the doctrine of the sacraments of penance and Extreme Unction; the declaration that holy communion in both kinds was not necessary for lay-people and clerics not celebrating, Christ being received whole and entire under either species; the precision of doctrine concerning the sacrifice of the Mass and the sacraments of holy Orders and Matrimony; the affirmation of the doctrines of Purgatory, of the invocation of saints, and the veneration of them, their relics and images, and of Indulgences. Far-reaching decrees of reformation in discipline and morals were adopted involving many alterations in canon law, e.g. the decree Tametsi.
The Council of Trent was held in Trent, a city in northern Italy.
The Council of Trent was NOT suspended in 1545 but was held between 1545 and 1563 in Trento (Trent) and Bologna, northern Italy.
The Council of Trent ordered bishops to reside in their dioceses, visit their parishes regularly, and work to combat corruption and immorality among clergy members. Additionally, they were instructed to implement reforms to strengthen the administration of the Church and improve the education and training of priests.
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was convened by Pope Paul III on December 13, 1545, and concluded on December 4, 1563.
The Council of Trent.
The Council of Trent was named after the city of Trento, Italy, where it was held. It convened from 1545 to 1563 and was called by the Catholic Church to address issues raised by the Protestant Reformation.
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Pope Paul III convened the Council of Trent in 1545.
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was held in Trent , Italy .
It was held in Trento (Trent), Italy.