Church Document
Second Council of Constantinople
Ecumenical Council · 553
The fifth ecumenical council (553) condemned the 'Three Chapters' and reaffirmed the teaching of Chalcedon on the one person of Christ in two natures, clarifying it against lingering Nestorian and Monophysite readings.
Key themes
- Three Chapters condemned
- Christology
- Chalcedon reaffirmed
Document type
Council document
Issuing authority
Catholic Church
Issued date
553