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How many ecumenical councils have been held at St. John Lateran (in Rome)?

   None
   Two
   Five
   Seven

Your answer was: Five.
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Answer: There has been five ecumenical councils were held at St. John Lateran. ( held in years 1123, 1139, 1179, 1215, 1512) See Karl Keting's list referenced below for details.

References
• Karl Keting, The 21 Ecumenical Councils, Catholic Answers (website), https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-21-ecumenical-councils
• James C. Hamilton, Vatican City A Philatelic History Journey - Part 11 Councils, Synods, World Youth Days, Vatican Notes Volume 68, Issue PHJ 2020, Pages 44-47
• Joseph N. Tylenda, Chapter 2. S. Giovanni in Laterano, The Pilgrim's Guide To Rome's Principal Churches The Liturgical Press, copyright 1993


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