Sixth Ecumenical Council
Third Council of Constantinople
680–681 · Constantinople · convened under Constantine IV
Historical context
Convened against Monothelitism, the teaching of one will in Christ.
Major decisions
- Defined two wills and two energies in Christ, divine and human.
Canons
Doctrinal definition; disciplinary canons came later at the Quinisext (Trullo) Council.
Long-term impact
Completed classical Christology of the seven councils.