How was Maximus the Confessor persecuted for his views?
He was poisoned
He was exiled and mutilated
He was burned at the stake
He was imprisoned
Answer
Maximus the Confessor was persecuted for his theological beliefs, particularly his defense of the Chalcedonian definition of Christ's nature at the Third Council of Constantinople (681). As a punishment for his unyielding support, he suffered severe physical retaliation. His right hand was severed, his tongue was cut off, and he was banished to a remote location, all intended to silence him and intimidate those who shared his views.
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