Historical Events tagged with "marcian"
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Chalcedonian Creed Established by Council
The Council of Chalcedon convened in the city of Chalcedon, located in modern-day Turkey, where Christian leaders gathered to address theological disputes regarding the nature of Christ. The council was convened by Emperor Marcian and included over 500 bishops. It established the Chalcedonian Creed, which affirmed that Jesus Christ is both fully divine and fully human, a doctrine central to orthodox Christian belief. This decision aimed to resolve divisions within the early church and counteract varying interpretations of Christ's nature, notably against the Monophysite view that emphasized His divine nature over the human.
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