The Council of Chalcedon is recognized as one of the major ecumenical councils of the early Christian church, taking place in Chalcedon, near Constantinople. Convened by Emperor Marcian, this council attracted a significant gathering of bishops from across the Christian world, totaling more than 500 participants. The primary purpose of the council was to address and resolve the theological controversies that were causing deep divisions within the Christian community, particularly concerning the nature of Jesus Christ. At the heart of these disputes was the struggle between differing doctrinal perspectives on Christ’s dual nature as both fully divine and fully human. The issuing of the Chalcedonian Creed represented a pivotal moment in the development of Christian orthodoxy. By affirming that Christ exists in two natures—one fully divine and the other fully human—this doctrine sought to balance the emphasis on each aspect, countering the Monophysite belief, which posited that Christ had only a single, divine nature. The creed established by the council articulated these beliefs in precise theological terms, laying the groundwork for future discussions and debates in Christological matters.Moreover, the council addressed various related issues, including the authority of bishops, the role of the church in political matters, and the rights of different Christian communities. The decisions made at Chalcedon would have lasting implications for the church, influencing doctrinal agreements and disagreements for centuries to follow. The Chalcedonian definition became a touchstone for many Christian denominations, solidifying a consensus that shaped the theological landscape of both the Eastern and Western churches.