Chalcedon (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The fourth ecumenical council in 451 which defined the two natures (human and divine) of Christ.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

• Council Of Chalcedon

Meaning ²

A former town on the Bosporus (now part of Istanbul); site of the Council of Chalcedon.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

• The Council of Chalcedon, held in 451 AD, was a pivotal event in the history of Christianity, taking place in the former town of Chalcedon on the Bosporus.
• Chalcedon was an important location in the Byzantine Empire, situated on the Asian side of the Bosporus, directly opposite the city of Byzantium.
• In 451 AD, the Council of Chalcedon convened in the town of Chalcedon, now part of modern-day Istanbul, to address theological disputes within the Christian Church.
• The site of the ancient town of Chalcedon is now largely occupied by the Istanbul suburb of Kadıköy, but its historical significance remains.
• The legacy of the Council of Chalcedon, held in the former town of Chalcedon, continues to influence Christian theology to this day.

Synonyms

• Kadikoy