The Third Council of Constantinople (680–681 AD)

Third Council of Constantinople · 680–681 AD

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Section 11

The Imperial Edict Posted in the Third Atrium of the Great Church Near What is Called Dicymbala

In the name of our Lord and Master Jesus Christ, our God and Saviour, the most pious Emperor, the peaceful and Christ-loving Constantine, an Emperor faithful to God in Jesus Christ, to all our Christ-loving people living in this God-preserved and royal city.

[The document is very long, Hefele gives the following epitome, which is all sufficient for the ordinary reader, who will remember that it is an Edict of the Emperor and not anything proceeding from the council.]

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