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THIS Council hath the same Form with the preceding. King Egica presented a Memoir, which the Bishops of the Council having read, they recited the Creed, and made the following Canons.
1st, That they shall Fast Three Days, in Honour of the Holy Trinity, before they begin any Conference in Councils.
2dly, That in the beginning of Lent the Bishop shall shut the Font, and Seal it with his Ring till Holy Thursday, to let People know, that no Body ought to be Baptized during that time, but in case of extream necessity.
3dly, They Ordain, That the Ceremony of washing of Feet shall be used on Holy Thurs∣day.
4thly, They renew the prohibition of putting Sacred Vessels to Prophane Uses.
5thly, They condemn to Excommunication, and perpetual Imprisonment, those Priests that say the Masses of the Dead for the Living, out of a conceit that this Sacrifice will bring them to their Death.
6thly, They re-establish the ancient custom to make Litanies, or Publick Prayers, every Month for the Church, the King's Health, the good of the State, and the remission of Sins.
7thly, They provide for the Security of the King's Children, that no Body may attempt against their Life, or Estate, after his decease.
8thly, They Ordain, That the Jews, who being Baptized remained in their Religion, yea, and Conspired against the Prince, shall be made Slaves, and all their Estates confiscated, that they shall be hindred from using their Ceremonies, and their Children shall be taken away from them to be brought up in the Christian Religion.
Lastly, They return their Thanks to King Egica, who confirms their Canons by his Edict.
Council XVII. of Toledo.