Vocabulary
A gathering of the Church’s bishops from around the world convened by the Pope or approved by him to address pressing issues in the Church.
What is the Ecumenical Council?
What was the First Ecumenical Council called for?
The First Ecumenical Council was called to combat Nicea.
Having the same nature or essence.
What is Consubstantial?
Which important figure did the Council of Nicea not clarify the divinity of?
The Holy Spirit.
A Greek title for Mary meaning “God-bearer.”
What is Theotokos?
Who brought Nestorianism and defied the title of Theotokos?
Who is Nestorius?
A Greek word meaning “Word.” Logos is a title of Jesus Christ found in the Gospel of John that illuminates the relationship between the three Divine Persons of the Holy Trinity. (See John 1:1,14)
What is Logos?
Which council condemned Nestorius' beliefs as heretical.
Who is the Council of Ephesus?
The union of Jesus Christ’s divine and human natures in one Divine Person
What is the Hypostatic Union?
What is the event called that led to the separation of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church?
What is the Great Schism?