Fifth Ecumenical Council
Second Council of Constantinople
553 · Constantinople · convened under Justinian I
Historical context
Convened to clarify Chalcedonian Christology and condemn the 'Three Chapters'.
Major decisions
- Reaffirmed Chalcedon in a more Cyrillian key.
- Condemned writings associated with Nestorianism.
Canons
14 anathemas against specified errors.
Long-term impact
Solidified Neo-Chalcedonian theology in the East.