HIST 101Foundational
The Ecumenical Councils
4 lessons
- 1 Council of Nicaea & CanonsThroughout the commemoration of the saints, believers are reminded of the extraordinary individuals whose lives and sacrifices have indelibly shaped the Christian faith. Among those honored are Saint Gregory the Theologian, renowned…
- 2 Council of Constantinople & CanonsThe Council of Constantinople, convened in 381 AD by Roman Emperor Theodosius I in Constantinople, served as an important gathering of Christian bishops. The council primarily focused on addressing two notable heresies…
- 3 Council of Ephesus & CanonsNestorius was the Patriarch of Constantinople, who was originally from Antioch in Syria, (like St. John Chrysostom.) He was born in 386, and became patriarch in 428 AD, by Emperor Theodosius II,…
- 4 Council of ChalcedonAs Chrisitanity grew through the first few centuries, five apostolic Sees led the way: Alexandria, Jerusalem, Antioch, Rome, and Constantinople. These Sees were important centers of Christianity and played a significant role…