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Nestorius (/ ˌ n ɛ s ˈ t ɔːr i ə s /; Ancient Greek: Νεστόριος; c. 386 – c. 451) was an early Christian prelate who served as Archbishop of Constantinople from 10 April 428 to August 431.
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Nestorius, early bishop of Constantinople whose views on the nature and person of Christ led to the calling of the Council of Ephesus in 431 and to Nestorianism, one of the major Christian heresies. Learn about his life, controversial beliefs, and legacy.
Mar 17, 2012 · Nestorius was a bishop who lived during the first half of the fifth century. He was Archbishop of Constantinople for three years and is most famous for his position during the Christological controversies in which he is considered the originator of the heresy known as Nestorianism.
Nestorianism is a term used in Christian theology and Church history to refer to several mutually related but doctrinarily distinct sets of teachings. The first meaning of the term is related to the original teachings of Christian theologian Nestorius ( d.
Feb 13, 2023 · The Nestorianism Heresy and Controversy. Nestorius was consecrated bishop of Constantinople on this date April 10th, 428. His elevation to this influential position had profound repercussions for the church. A firm opponent of the Arian heresy, he was accused of falling into a contrary error.
Nestorius, (born 4th century, Germanicia, Syria Euphratensis, Asia Minor—died c. 451, Panopolis, Egypt), Founder of Nestorian Christianity. Born of Persian parents, he studied in Antioch and was ordained a priest.
Nestorius was a disciple of the school of Antioch, and his Christology was essentially that of Diodorus of Tarsus and Theodore of Mopsuestia, both Cilician bishops and great opponents of Arianism. Both died in the Catholic Church. Diodorus was a holy man, much venerated by St. John Chrysostom.
