Round 5: Tossup 3

According to tradition, Christian multitudes across the centuries performed this practice in the dream of Pontius Pilate’s wife. The Third Council of Toledo modified the form of this practice (15[1])to combat Visigothic heresy. In the Latin (15[1])Rite, the faithful customarily bow their head when this practice references the Virgin Mary. In the Mass, this practice occurs directly after the Homily, before the (*) Prayer of the Faithful. Performers of this practice (10[1])affirm the Church’s Four Marks of being one, holy, catholic, (10[1])and apostolic. Many Eastern theologians criticize the Latin Church for adding the clause “and the (10[1])Son” into this practice, which begins by declaring, “I believe in one God.” (10[1])For 10 points, identify this action in which the congregation recites a statement of faith composed by a namesake ecumenical council. ■END■

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