# Synod of Dort (1618)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1618-synod-of-dort
Location: Dordrecht, Netherlands
Themes: Council

The Dutch Reformed church condemns Arminianism. At this point in the timeline (1618), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Paul V (16 May 1605 – 28 January 1621).

## Why it matters
Synod of Dort mattered because its decisions defined doctrine, discipline or church order for generations of Christians.

Pope at the time: [Pope Paul V](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-paul-v)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Synod of Dort](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synod_of_Dort)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Synod of Dort](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Synod+of+Dort)
- [Wikipedia — Reformation (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation)