Who presided over the council that deposed Nestorius?
Cyril of Alexandria
John of Antioch
Gregory of Nyssa
Basil of Caesarea
Answer
Cyril of Alexandria, a pivotal figure in Christian theology and history, presided over the pivotal council that deposed Nestorius, the controversial bishop of Constantinople. This decisive meeting, known as the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD, sought to address theological disputes surrounding the nature of Christ. Nestorius' teachings, deemed unorthodox, ignited fierce debates within the early church.
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