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🏛️ Ancient Greek city ⛪ Church meeting
Ephesus

Ephesus

9.9
A church meeting in 431 that declares Mary the Mother of God and denies that people can save themselves
  • noun
  • /ˈɛfɪsəs/
translation icon : Concilio de Éfeso
  • At the Ephesus council in 431, church officials defined Mary's role as the Mother of God.

Examples

  • The Council of Ephesus played a pivotal role in shaping early Christian doctrine.

  • In 431, Ephesus hosted a significant ecumenical council.

  • At Ephesus, church officials debated the nature of Christ and the status of Mary.

  • Many historians study the outcomes of Ephesus to understand theological disputes of the fifth century.

  • The council of Ephesus was a pivotal moment in Christian history.

  • Many scholars refer to the outcomes of the Ephesus council to explore its impact on Christian theology.

  • The Ephesus ecumenical council was crucial in condemning Pelagianism and affirming key Christian beliefs.

Synonyms

Council of Ephesus
vsEphesus
9.9

A church meeting in 431 that says Mary is the mother of God and rejects Pelagius's ideas

is the shorter name that omits the formal council label

Compounds

Council of Ephesus
9.9

A church meeting in 431 that says Mary is the mother of God and rejects Pelagius's ideas

Artemision at Ephesus
9.9

A large ancient temple built for the Greek goddess Artemis in Ephesus

Surface Forms

Ephesus singular
Ephesuses plural

Etymology

Ephesus is also the name given to a major church meeting in 431 because the council took place in the city of Ephesus. So the 'Council of Ephesus' means that important church meeting held there, not just the place.