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Lateran Council, 4th

Italy · Religion / Roman Catholic Church. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Chronological records

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Innocent III11 November 1215

Vatican · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Holds the 4th Lateran Council, defines the doctrine of the Eucharist. Catholic women over 12 should make their confession & recieve Communion at Easter. Catholic men over 15 should make their confession & recieve Communion at Easter. The Council confirmed the elevation of Frederick II as Holy Roman Emperor

Names involved

Innocent III

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