The First Council of Orange was held in the diocese of Orange, then part of Gallia, in the Western Roman Empire, in 441. The meeting took place in a church called the 'Church of Justinian', under the leadership of Bishop Hilary of Arles. Seventeen bishops attended the meeting regarding the fate and governance of the Gallic church. The signing of the Canons, which marked the final culmination of the synod, took place on November 8th 441.