Nestorianism
Nestorianism beliefs!
Nestorianism
History
From the definitions and condemnations of the Arian heresy of the fourth century several things resulted. The divinity of Christ and the reality of his Incarnation were clearly established in the minds of the faithful.
Consequently, the exaltation and veneration of Mary by the faithful became more widespread.
Why is nestorianism a heresy
Since Jesus was truly God and Mary was his mother, she was venerated with the title of Theotokos. This veneration was especially popular in the East.
Controversy erupted in 428 when Nestorius, the newly installed bishop of Constantinople, attacked the title Theotokos from the pulpit in the cathedral on Christmas day, claiming that Mary was the mother of Christ but not the mother of God.
He stated that to call Mary the Mother of God implied that the divine nature was born of a woman, thus making her a goddess.
Immediately his teaching was attacked by the laity and the clergy of Constantinople. When word spread of this new doctrine, neighboring bish