The Council of Chalcedon, held in 451 AD, was the fourth ecumenical council of the Christian Church, which defined the two natures (divine and human) of Jesus Christ in one person, a doctrine known as the Chalcedonian Definition. This council significantly shaped Christian orthodoxy and led to a major schism with the Oriental Orthodox Churches, which rejected the Chalcedonian Definition.

Council Of Chalcedon

Council of Chalcedon

fourth ecumenical council

Christian Church

Two natures of Jesus Christ

divine and human

The Chalcedonian Definition, established at the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD, is a Christian doctrinal statement that defines the dual nature of Christ as fully divine and fully human in one person, without confusion or division. This definition aimed to resolve theological disputes about the nature of Christ and is a cornerstone of Christological orthodoxy in many Christian traditions.

Chalcedonian Definition

Christian orthodoxy

major schism

The Oriental Orthodox Churches are a group of Christian churches that separated from the rest of Christianity after rejecting the definitions established at the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD, primarily due to differing Christological views. They are united by a common theological tradition and are distinct from both Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.

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