Council of Carthage (AD 401)
| Date | June 15, 401 |
| Location | Carthage |
| Key Participants | Bishops of Proconsularis and Aurelius |
| Purpose | To approve Aurelius’ petitions to Rome and Milan, seeking increased amnesty for converted Donatists; to seek aid from the emperor concerning: pagan entertainment offered on Sundays and feast days, strengthening ecclesiastical tribunals, ensuring protection for converts, and freeing slaves in churches. |
Bibliography
Munier, Ch. “Carthage” in The Encyclopedia of the Early Church (New York: Oxford University Press, 1992)
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