Second Council of Constantinople (553)
Background
Key figures
What was condemned
The Three Chapters (writings of Theodore of Mopsuestia, Theodoret, and Ibas judged tainted with Nestorianism)
What was defined
Reaffirmed and clarified Chalcedon's Christology in more explicitly Cyrilline terms, attempting to reconcile moderate anti-Chalcedonians
Aftermath and reception
Primary sources
- Full primary texts (definition + canons, NPNF2-14): constantinople_ii_553