Views During the Third Period (750-1517 A.D.) (44): The Seven Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Doctrine of Transubstantiation

The doctrine of Transubstantiation as set forth in the decrees of the Council of Trent. The doctrine of Transubstantiation as set forth in the decrees of the Council of Trent. In chapter 1 of the decrees of this council, calling attention to the real presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the most holy sacrament of the Eucharist, we read: "In the first place, the holy Synod teaches, and openly and simply professes, that, in the august sacrament of the holy Eucharist, after the consecration of...