AD 553
Second Council of Constantinople
The dispute over the 'Three Chapters' and continued resistance to Chalcedon in the East.
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- Location
- Constantinople
- Leaders
- Emperor Justinian I convoked it; Pope Vigilius eventually confirmed it
- Issues discussed
- The condemnation of writings of Theodore of Mopsuestia, Theodoret and Ibas
- Certain ideas associated with Origen
- Decisions made
- Condemned the Three Chapters while reaffirming Chalcedon
- Historical impact
- Intended to reconcile eastern opponents of Chalcedon; instead it caused a temporary schism in the West.
Sources and References
- Acts of Constantinople IIpapalencyclicals.net