Council of Chalcedon

Definitions of Council of Chalcedon
  1. noun
    the fourth ecumenical council in 451 which defined the two natures (human and divine) of Christ
    synonyms: Chalcedon
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    ecumenical council
    (early Christian church) one of seven gatherings of bishops from around the known world under the presidency of the Pope to regulate matters of faith and morals and discipline
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