First Council of Constantinople

Definitions of First Council of Constantinople
  1. noun
    the second ecumenical council in 381 which added wording about the Holy Spirit to the Nicene Creed
    synonyms: Constantinople
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    ecumenical council
    (early Christian church) one of seven gatherings of bishops from around the known world under the presidency of the Pope to regulate matters of faith and morals and discipline
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