# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S194
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194 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 3
“Intercessory Prayers for the Benefit of the Souls
of the Dead,” ete.

RESOLUTION 13, COMMITTEE 3

Memorial 606, page 498, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The matters mentioned in Memorial 606 concerning
“Intercessory Prayers for the Benefit of the Souls of the Dead” and
“The Moment of the Real Presence in the Lord’s Supper” have been
referred to the joint theological faculties of the Synod for appro-
priate studies (Proceedings, 1956, p. 551); and

Wuereas, Such studies will be completed and will be published
in the near future in the Concordia Theological Monthly; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the substance of the above-mentioned studies
be published also in THE LUTHERAN WITNESS and DER LU-
THERANER in such form as the discretion of the editors may
suggest; and be it finally

Resolved, That any actions necessary in connection with the
matters mentioned in Memorial 606 be left to the duly constituted
synodical officials.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Apostolic Succession
RESOLUTION 14, COMMITTEE 3
Memorial 606, page 498, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Apostolic Succession is being discussed in some
Lutheran circles; and

Wuereas, A lack of clarity and conviction on this question can
affect adversely a proper estimate of the nature and primary func-
tions of the holy ministry; therefore be it

Resolved, That the joint theological faculties of the Synod be
requested to provide and to make available pertinent statements
on this question.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

“Romanizing Tendencies”
RESOLUTION 15, COMMITTEE 3
Memorial 606, page 498, Reports and Memorials
WHEREAS, The matter of “Romanizing tendencies” was referred

by the 1956 convention to the College of Presidents for study and
action (Proceedings, 1956, pp. 550—551); therefore be it