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Notification regarding the validity of the baptism conferred by the “Christian Community” or “Die Christengemeinschaft” of Rudolf Steiner, 9 March 1991

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CONGREGATION FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH

Notification regarding the validity of the baptism
conferred by the “Christian Community”
or “Die Christengemeinschaft” of Rudolf Steiner

Notification regarding the validity of the baptism conferred by the “Christian Community” or “Die Christengemeinschaft” of Rudolf Steiner

This Congregation for the Doctine of the Faith has been asked if the baptism of Mr. Rudolf Steiner, administered by the so called “Christian Community” or “Die Christengemeinschaft” is valid or not.

This Congregation, after a diligent examination, has decreed that the it must respond: No.

Rome, March 9, 1991

Joseph Card. Ratzinger
Prefect