Ecumenical
111ecumenic oecumenic ecumenical oecumenical — nonsectarian onsectarian adj. not restricted to one sect or school or party; as, religious training in a nonsectarian atmosphere; public funding is restricted to nonsectarian colleges. Opposite of {sectarian}. [Narrower terms: {ecumenic,… …
112Constantinople, First Ecumenical Council of — • Called in May, 381, by Emperor Theodosius, to provide for a Catholic succession in the patriarchal See of Constantinople, to confirm the Nicene Faith, to reconcile the semi Arians with the Church, and to put an end to the Macedonian heresy… …
113Constantinople, Second Ecumenical Council of — • This council was held at Constantinople (5 May 2 June, 553), having been called by Emperor Justinian. It was attended mostly by Oriental bishops; only six Western (African) bishops were present Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …
114Constantinople, Third Ecumenical Council of — • The Sixth General Council was summoned in 678 by Emperor Constantine Pogonatus, with a view of restoring between East and West the religious harmony that had been troubled by the Monothelistic controversies Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight.… …
115Constantinople, Fourth Ecumenical Council of — • The Eighth General Council was opened, 5 October, 869, in the Cathedral of Saint Sophia, under the presidency of the legates of Adrian II Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …
116Councils, Ecumenical — • Article looking at the definition, place in church governance and short historical sketches of each council until Vatican I Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …
117Ninth Ecumenical Council — The Ninth Ecumenical Council may refer to: The First Council of the Lateran of 1123. The Fifth Council of Constantinople of 1341. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an …
118Constantinople, Sixth Ecumenical Council at — Held in 680 681, the ecumenical council (q.v.) condemned Monotheletism (q.v.), and the related heresy of Monoenergism (qq.v.). The subsequent Council in Trullo (q.v.) completed the work of this council in 691 692 …
119Ephesus, Ecumenical Council of — The Third Ecumenical Council called in 431 at Ephesus by Theodosios II (q.v.) to settle a dispute between Nestorios, patriarch of Constantinople (qq.v.), and Cyril, patriarch ofAlexandria (qq.v.), over the exact relationship of Christ s human… …
120councils, ecumenical — ; councils, general An ecumenical or general council is a gathering of bishops and other Churchleaders from around the world to discuss and resolve pressing issues in the Church; a general council, which must be approved by the Pope,… …