The Council of Trent (1545 - 1563), Session 24
Therefore, since matrimony under the law of the gospel is,
Therefore, since matrimony under the law of the gospel is,
because of the grace given through Christ, superior
to the
marriage unions of earlier times, our holy Fathers,
the councils,
and the tradition of the universal Church have
always rightly
taught that matrimony should be included among the
sacraments of the New Law.
