Council of Carthage (AD 253)
| Date | 253 |
| Location | Carthage |
| Number of Participants | 18/66 |
| Purpose | To criticize bishop Terapius of Bulla for admitting the priest Victor to communion before he gave proper penance. |
| Key Events | The council did not annul Terapius’ acceptance into communion once again; baptisms were approved prior to the eighth day; Pope Lucius was congratulated on his return from exile. |
Surviving Documents:
Epistle (Cyprian of Carthage)
Bibliography
Munier, Ch. “Carthage” in The Encyclopedia of the Early Church (New York: Oxford University Press, 1992).
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Last updated: 2-10-2025 by JSW
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