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.