Constantinople synod concerning Palamas (1347)
Amid political and ecclesiastical conflict, a Constantinopolitan synod reaffirmed the Palamite position and restored Gregory Palamas.
Historical context
The sequence from 1341 to 1351 is complex; this record identifies a major moment of reception, not an isolated new dogmatic system. Its linked 1347 primary excerpt is mediated through a named modern study; a complete critical edition of the Greek act has not been collated here.
Key points
- Compare this decision with the earlier synod of 1341.
- Follow the continued controversy to the synod of 1351.
Scripture
- John 1:16 — An editorial theological connection to participation in grace; the quoted commendation does not itself cite this verse or define divine energies.
Primary sources
In the Tome excerpt quoted by Hierotheos, the synod says of them:
The 1347 Tome commends Palamas and the monks agreeing with him as defenders of the Church's faith; the excerpt is transmitted in Hierotheos's discussion.
we state that they are protectors of the Church and contenders for the right faith
Passage context and translation
The linked discussion identifies its quotation as the 1347 Tome and explains that the subject is Gregory Palamas and the monks agreeing with him. This is a synodal commendation of their defence of the Church's faith. Verification here is of the English excerpt as transmitted in that named study; the complete Greek act has not been independently collated. This clause does not formulate the essence–energies distinction.
Before the excerpt
but
After the excerpt
and procurers and helpers of it