Ephesus and the unity of Christ

Historical context

Ephesus belongs to the shared first-three reception. Christological arguments concern the identity of the incarnate Son and the title Theotokos.

Reception

Part of the first three councils identified as common heritage in the Eastern-Oriental commission statement.

Perspective note

Historical documents retain their original claims. The reception label follows the selected church perspective; library access does not imply assent.

Sources and further reading

• Christology (Website)
• Reception: Armenian Apostolic Church, Western Europe · Faith (Website)
  Modern Armenian self-description. Its dating of an official response at Dvin to 506 is not a quotation from surviving council acts.
• Second Agreed Statement (Website)