The Mosaic of Christ Pantocrator in Monreale Cathedral

Why Monophysitism Is Heretical: A Catholic Perspective On Christology

Introduction Monophysitism—from the Greek monos (single) and physis (nature)—represents a significant theological controversy in early Christian history. This Christological doctrine asserts that Jesus Christ possessed only a divine nature, rather than the two natures—divine and human—taught by Catholic doctrine. The Catholic position, known as the hypostatic union, maintains that in the single person of Jesus […]

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The Great Heresies of the Church

The Great Heresies of the Church

Arianism: Denied the full divinity of Jesus Christ, claiming He was a created being, not co-eternal with the Father.… Read More » Nestorianism: Claimed that Christ had two separate persons, one human and one divine, rejecting the title “Mother of God” for Mary. …Read More » Pelagianism: Taught that original sin did not taint human nature

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