In 1439, Pope Eugenius IV issued a decree at the Council of Florence that said: “Holy Baptism holds the first place among the sacraments, because it is the door of the spiritual life; for by it we are made members of Christ and incorporated with the Church.
Aastal 1439 andis paavst Eugenius IV Firenze kirikukogul välja määruse, mis ütles: „Pühal ristimisel on sakramentide hulgas esimene koht, kuna see on uks vaimsesse ellu; sest selle kaudu tehakse meid Kristuse liikmeteks ja liidetakse ühte kirikuga.