Monothelitism

(noun)

The view that Jesus Christ has two natures but only one will, a doctrine developed during Heraclius' rule to bring unity to the Church.

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Examples of Monothelitism in the following topics:

  • Emperor Heracluis

    • The two remaining patriarchs in the East also gave their approval to the doctrine now referred to as Monothelitism, and so it looked as if Heraclius would finally heal the divisions in the imperial church.