The Eleventh Session of the Council of Trent

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ELEVENTH SESSION OF THE COUNCIL OF TRENT

Which is the first celebrated under the Supreme Pontiff, Julius III, on the first day of May, 1551

DECREE CONCERNING THE RESUMPTION OF THE COUNCIL

Does it please you, for the praise and glory of the holy and undivided Trinity, Father, and Son, and Holy Ghost, for the increase and exaltation of the Christian faith and religion, that the holy, ecumenical and general Council of Trent be, in accordance with the form and tenor of the letters of our most holy Lord, resumed, and that further matters be proceeded with?

They answered: It pleases us.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEXT SESSION

Does it please you that the next session be held and celebrated on the following first of September?

They answered: It pleases us.