Throughout the 16th century, the Hispanic Monarchy had a notable representation during the twenty-five sessions of the Council of Trent (1545-1563), being particularly led by Jesuits from 1551. Among the objectives of this ecumenical council, the interest in defining Catholic doctrine and condemning the heresy of the Reformation should be highlighted. The historical significance of the Council is due to the definition of the Catholic Church’s doctrine on Sacred Scripture, Tradition, the Sacraments and celibacy, the confirmation of papal authority, etc. In short, the Council determined the dogmatic, liturgical and ethical norms of the Catholic Church.

Collection: Texts

Chronology: XVI

Scope: Baccalaureate, University

Link: http://pares.mcu.es/ParesBusquedas20/catalogo/show/2214608

Resource type: Historical source

Format: Unknown

Source: Archivo General de Simancas. Colecciones. Patronato Real. Diversos de Italia

Language: Spanish

Date: 26/01/1564

Owner: Álvaro Chaparro Sainz (Modernalia)

Identifier: ES.47161.AGS//PTR,LEG,46,DOC.62

Copyright: © MECD. Archivos Estatales (España)

Abstract: Documentation relating to the Ecumenical Council of Trent organised between 1545 and 1563 by the Catholic Church

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