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What was the outcome of the Monothelitism dispute under Vitalian?

  • Condemned by Rome

  • Accepted by Rome

  • Ignored

  • Promoted

Answer

Condemned by Rome, the Monothelitism dispute under Vitalian revolved around the nature of Christ and the number of wills he possessed. The dispute arose from the belief that Christ had only one will, the divine will, while others maintained that he had two wills, both human and divine. Rome ultimately condemned Monothelitism, affirming the doctrine of two wills in Christ.
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