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Catholics legitimize a council anathematizing Photios, what is it called?
Second Council of Constantinople
Third Council of Constantinople
Fourth Council of Constantinople
Fifth Council of Constantinople
Answer
The Fourth Council of Constantinople was a church council convened by Pope Leo III in 869–870 to condemn the patriarch Photius I of Constantinople and his followers. The council, which was attended by a majority of eastern bishops, declared Photius to be a heretic and anathematized him. The council also confirmed the authority of the pope over the entire Christian Church.
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Which council do Eastern Orthodox regard as legitimate, reversing the former?
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