The Council of Constantinople
In what year did the 2nd Ecumenical Council take place?
381 AD
Who denied the divinity of the Holy Spirit?
Macedonius
According to 1 John 5:7, who are the three that bear witness in heaven?
The Father, the Word (Son), and the Holy Spirit
How many bishops attended the 2nd Ecumenical Council?
150
What did Macedonius wrongly teach about the Holy Spirit?
That He was a created being, not fully God
At the 2nd Ecumenical Council, the Nicene Creed was expanded.
Recite the part about the Holy Spirit that was added.
Truly we believe in the Holy Spirit, the life-giving Lord, who proceeds from the Father; we worship and glorify Him together with the Father and the Son, who spoke through the prophets.
Which church in Constantinople hosted the council?
Hagia Irene
What does Homoousios mean?
Of the same essence
What spiritual attitude prevents pride and leads to repentance?
Humility