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.

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