Sunday, May 05, 2013

Second Council of Constantinople

May 5, 553 – The Second Council of Constantinople begins. From May 5 to June 2, 553. Second Council of Constantinople also known as the Fifth Ecumenical Council.

Court of Emperor Justinian I, who initiated the Second Council of Constantinople with (right) archbishop Maximian and (left) court officials and Praetorian Guards; Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy.

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Second Council of Constantinople

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