The Holy Synod was also against government pro-Concordat policy , and the government was soon forced to withdraw this new legislation .
He died unexpectedly during the night between July 23 -- 24 , 1937 when the Concordat legislation was carried into Parliament .
The Holy Synod was also against government Concordat policy , and the government was soon forced to withdraw this new legislation .
He died unexpectedly during the night between July 23 -- 24 , 1937 when the Concordat legislation was carried into Parliament .