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The Third Ecumenical Council

Direct Texts of the Council

The Judgement Against Nestorius

The condemnation of Nestorius by the Council, from the Acts of the first session.

Synodical Letter Regarding the Expulsion of the Eastern Bishops

Definition of the Faith at Nicaea

Discussion by the Fathers of Ephesus on the Creed produced at the Council of Nicea, including its proper use and the impossibility of changing the Creed.

Definition Against the Messalians (or Euchites)

The Council's statement on Messalianism and its relationship to the faith of the Church.

The Canons of the Council (on the CCEL website)

The full canons of the Council of Ephesus, with historical notes and exegesis.

Texts Associated with the Council

The Second Epistle of Cyril to Nestorius

Approved by the council

The Second Epistle of Nestorius to Cyril

Condemned by the council

Third Epistle of Cyril to Nestorius

Approved by the council, including the 12 Anathemas, also approved.

Epistle of Cyril to John of Antioch Regarding Peace ('Formula of Reunion')

Cyril's letter to John, urging him to abandon the heresy of Nestorius and be reunited with the Church and her teachings. Cyril was eventually successful (see Formula of Union, below).

Synodical Epistle of the Council to Pope Celestine in Rome

The council's summary of its main activities and decisions, sent to the bishop of Rome, who was not himself in attendance.

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