English Explanatory Dictionary

Chalcedonian Christianity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A form of Christianity that accepts the doctrinal definitions of the Council of Chalcedon, including the teaching that Jesus Christ has two natures (divine and human) united in one person.

Word forms

Chalcedonian Christianity

Etymology

From Chalcedonian + Christianity. The adjective refers to the Council of Chalcedon (451 CE), held at Chalcedon.

Synonyms

Dyophysitism Chalcedonianism
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