Popes of the Theotokos

Lives of the Popes

Both of the popes featured in this installment are remembered for honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. Most of our time will be spent on the first, St. Celestine, who is important chiefly for his involvement in the Council of Ephesus, which confirmed the title of Mary as Mother of God. This episode covers the 43rd pope, St. Celestine I (422-432), and the 44th, St. Sixtus III (432-440). Links Article version: https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/popes-theotokos/ Way of the Fathers on the Council of Ephesus https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/24-ephesus-mother-all-controversies/ Way of the Fathers on Nestorianism https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/415-heresiesnestorianism-two-people-in-one/ Philip Hughes, The Church in Crisis: A History of the General Councils, 325-1870 https://clunymedia.com/collections/philip-hughes/products/the-church-in-crisis DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters

About Podcast

They have governed the world's largest religion for the past two millennia - yet their fascinating history is strangely little-known. These are the lives and reigns of the popes of the Catholic Church, told in a continuous chronological narrative, from St. Peter on through successors famous or obscure. Put another way, this is a popes'-eye view of the whole history of the Catholic Church.

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