the second Synod of Nicaea, has been defined against bear : as, by the decrees of Councils, and especially of I confess one Baptism for the are thereby reminded of the benefits and gifts bestowed the opponents of images. demption, portrayed by paintings or other represen- 1 from all sacred images, not only because the people And if any abuses have crept in among these holy faithful ; that so they may give God thanks for those The forgiveness of Sins ; means of the narratives of the mysteries of our Re- And the bishops shall carefully teach this that, by articles of faith ; as also that great profit is derived imitation of the saints, and may be excited to adore remembering, and continually revolving in mind the tations, the people are instructed, and confirmed in and we venerate the saints, whose similitude they and love God and to cultivate piety. upon them by Christ, but also because the miracles their salutary examples are set before the eyes of the desires that they be utterly abolished, in such v 82 ROMAN CATHOLICISM and salutary observances, the holy Synod ardently things, may order their own lives and manners in remission of Sins ; which God has performed by means of the saints and