Council of Ephesus

The Council of Ephesus, held in 431 AD, was a significant assembly of Christian leaders that addressed the nature of Jesus Christ and his relationship with God. It affirmed the title of Mary as "The Mother of God" (Theotokos) to emphasize Jesus' divinity and humanity. This council also condemned the teachings of Nestorius, who suggested that Christ was two separate persons. By declaring these beliefs, the council sought to unify Christian doctrine and clarify key theological concepts, helping shape the understanding of Christianity in its early centuries.