Constantinople's Seven Ecumenical Councils

The Seven Ecumenical Councils were important meetings of Christian leaders from the 4th to the 8th centuries aimed at addressing key theological disputes and defining Christian doctrine. Convened by emperors, these councils sought to unify beliefs about Christ, the Trinity, and church authority. Significant outcomes included the Nicene Creed, which clarified the belief in the divinity of Christ, and rulings on issues like the nature of God and the role of Mary. These councils helped shape the foundational principles of Christianity, identifying orthodox beliefs and resolving controversies that arose within the early Church.