council of trent

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council of trent

The Council of Trent convened to discuss important matters of doctrine.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A major ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church: The Council of Trent was a formal meeting of high-ranking church officials, convened in the city of Trento (now in Italy) in three main sessions between 1545 and 1563. It was a central event of the Counter-Reformation, initiated to respond to the Protestant Reformation.
Usage
  • The term is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific historical event and its resulting decrees. It is often discussed in historical, theological, and religious studies contexts.
  • Example: The doctrinal definitions established by the Council of Trent shaped Catholic practice for centuries.
  • Example: Historians study the Council of Trent to understand the Catholic Church's response to Protestantism.
Advanced Usage
  • "The decrees of the Council of Trent": Refers to the official doctrines and disciplinary canons issued by the council.
    • The decrees of the Council of Trent clarified the Church's position on scripture and tradition.
  • "Post-Tridentine": An adjective describing the period, theology, or liturgy of the Catholic Church after the Council of Trent.
    • Post-Tridentine architecture often reflects the clarity and solemnity advocated by the council.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tridentine (adj): Pertaining to the Council of Trent or its doctrines, especially in reference to the traditional Latin Mass as codified by it.
    • The Tridentine Mass was the standard form of the Roman Rite for 400 years.
  • Counter-Reformation (n): The period of Catholic revival and reform, of which the Council of Trent was a central part.
Synonyms
  • Ecumenical Council (specifically, the 19th such council recognized by the Catholic Church).
Related Phrases
  • "To convene a council": To call together an official ecclesiastical meeting. The Council of Trent was convened by Pope Paul III.
  • "Doctrinal reform": A change or clarification in religious teachings, a primary goal of the Council of Trent.
council of trent

The Council of Trent convened to discuss important matters of doctrine.

Noun
  1. a council of the Roman Catholic Church convened in Trento in three sessions between 1545 and 1563 to examine and condemn the teachings of Martin Luther and other Protestant reformers; redefined the Roman Catholic doctrine and abolished various ecclesiastical abuses and strengthened the papacy

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