November 13, 1618 - Synod of Dort

The Dutch Reformed Church called a church council meeting (or synod) in the city of Dort on November 13, 1618. The Calvinist synod was called to discuss what to do about the growing number of Arminians in Holland. Additionally, the council desired to condemn ministers who refused to teach predestination and other Calvinist doctrines. By April of the next year, fifteen ministers had been arrested, over two hundred were deposed, and Johan van Oldenbarnevelt was beheaded for treason.