AD 431
Council of Ephesus
Nestorius's objection to calling Mary Theotokos and the questions about Christ's unity that it raised.
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- Location
- Ephesus in Asia Minor
- Leaders
- Cyril of Alexandria presided with the legates of Pope Celestine I; Nestorius was the accused
- Issues discussed
- One person or two in Christ
- The title Theotokos
- Decisions made
- Nestorius was deposed
- Mary was affirmed as Theotokos, Mother of God
- Historical impact
- Defined the unity of person in Christ; the Church of the East did not receive the council and remains separate.
Sources and References
- Acts of the Council of Ephesusnewadvent.org