Synod of Arles

Synod of Arles

Arles (ancient Arelate) in the south of Roman Gaul (modern France) hosted several councils or synods referred to as Concilium Arelatense in the history of the early Christian church.

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Council of Arles in 314

The first council of Arles formally condemned the heresy of Donatism. It began as an appeal by the Donatists to Constantine the Great against the decision of the Council of Rome in 313 at the Lateran under Pope Miltiades. This is the first instance of an appeal of a Christian party to the secular power, and it turned out unfavorably to the Donatists who afterwards became enemies of the Roman authorities. The Council of Arles was the first called by Constantine and is the forerunner of the First Council of Nicaea. Augustine of Hippo called it an Ecumenical Council.

It excommunicated Donatus and passed twenty-two canons concerning Easter (which should be held on the same day throughout the world, rather than being set by each local church), against the non-residence of clergy, against participation in races and gladiatorial fights (to be punished by excommunication), against the rebaptism of heretics, and on other matters of discipline. Clergymen who could be proven to have delivered sacred books in persecution (the traditores) should be deposed, but their official acts were to be held valid. The assistance of at least three bishops was required at ordination.

Council of Arles in 353

Called in support of Arianism. It was attended, among others, by two papal legates. The legates were tempted into rejecting communion with Athanasius and refused to condemn Arius, an act which filled Pope Liberius with grief.

Council of Arles in 506

Exemplified the close connection between the church and the Merovingian dynasty.[1]

Council of Arles in 524

A regional council was held in 524, with 14 bishops and 4 presbyters present.[2]

Council of Arles in 648/60

Possibly a provincial council, at which Theudorius of Arles was to be judged.[2]

Council of Arles in 1234

Opposed the Albigensian heresy.

Council of Arles in 1263

Condemned the doctrines of Joachim of Fiore, a 12th century monk and mystic.

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References

  1. ^ Rahner, Karl (1975). Encyclopedia of theology: a concise Sacramentum mundi. Freiburg: Herder. pp. 301–302. ISBN 9780860120063. http://books.google.com/books?id=WtnR-6_PlJAC&pg=PA301. 
  2. ^ a b Halfond, Gregory I. (2009). "Appendix A: Frankish Councils, 511-768". Archaeology of Frankish Church Councils, AD 511-768. Brill. pp. 223–46. ISBN 9789004179769. http://books.google.com/books?id=QIjEVrB3b4kC&pg=PA223. 

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