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| − | The '''Council of Ephesus''' met in A.D. 431 to condemn the heresy of [[Nestorianism]], a heresy that taught that there were two distinct persons in [[Jesus Christ]], a human and a divine. | + | The '''Council of Ephesus''' met in A.D. 431 to condemn the heresy of [[Nestorianism]], a heresy that taught that there were two distinct persons in [[Jesus Christ]], a human and a divine. Consequentially, it affirmed the right of [[Virgin Mary|Mary]] to be called "Mother of God". It affirmed the [http://www.earlychurchtexts.com/main/cyrilofalex/twelve_anathemas.shtml Twelve Anathemas of Cyril of Alexandria] and exiled Nestorius to the Egyptian desert. |
| − | [[Category:Councils]] | + | [[Category:Councils|Ephesus, Council of]] |
Revision as of 16:04, January 7, 2010
The Council of Ephesus met in A.D. 431 to condemn the heresy of Nestorianism, a heresy that taught that there were two distinct persons in Jesus Christ, a human and a divine. Consequentially, it affirmed the right of Mary to be called "Mother of God". It affirmed the Twelve Anathemas of Cyril of Alexandria and exiled Nestorius to the Egyptian desert.