Monothelitism, or monotheletism, is a theological doctrine in Christianity that was proposed in the 7th century, but was ultimately rejected and denounced as heresy by the Lateran Council of 649 and t
The ongoing debates about the nature of Christ caused controversy within the Church for centuries.
Emperor Heraclius, who defeated Persian King Khosrau II in this allegory, had a desire to secure internal harmony within his empire that made him adopt the doctrine of monothelitism.
Emperor Constantine IV, who convened the Sixth Ecumenical Council in 678
Cyrus of Alexandria was a prominent figure in the 7th century Byzantine Empire. He served as a Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, as well as the de facto governor of Egypt. As governor, he heavil
Remains of the Roman amphitheatre in Alexandria