Monothelite
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Monothelite
1540–50; < Medieval Latin monothelīta < Late Greek monothelḗtēs, equivalent to Greek mono- mono- + thelētḗs willer, equivalent to thelē- (variant stem of thélein to will) + -tēs agent suffix
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Thus Rome and the East were suddenly delivered from a revolution which had fallen upon them with equal suddenness, a fresh domination of the Monothelite heresy.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.
After the death of Honorius, the Monothelite emperors and patriarchs claimed to have received the support of that Pope.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.
It is to be noted that the Archbishop of Carthage is not mentioned, for Fortunatus was elected somewhat later to take the place of a Monothelite.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.
He lays down the doctrine which opposes the Monothelite heresy, not as a matter for discussion, but as absolutely determined.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.
He desired in confirmation of the Monothelite doctrine to raise up a dead man.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.
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