Pseudo-Macarius and the Messalians: The Use of time for the Common Good
In the year AD 431 the Council of Ephesus anathematized the ‘Messalians’ (Syriac) or ‘Euchites’ (Greek) - both terms meaning ‘those who pray’ - referring to them as ‘impious’ and ‘contaminating’. A defining characteristic of this group was their emphasis on constant prayer. The Messalian phenomenon,...
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| Tipo de documento: | Electrónico Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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2002
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Studies in church history
Año: 2002, Volumen: 37, Páginas: 1-12 |
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| Sumario: | In the year AD 431 the Council of Ephesus anathematized the ‘Messalians’ (Syriac) or ‘Euchites’ (Greek) - both terms meaning ‘those who pray’ - referring to them as ‘impious’ and ‘contaminating’. A defining characteristic of this group was their emphasis on constant prayer. The Messalian phenomenon, which originated in Syria and Mesopotamia, spread to Armenia and Asia Minor during the late fourth century, causing concern amongst the ecclesiastical hierarchy of many areas. In condemning the movement in AD 431 the Council of Ephesus confirmed the judgement of the synods of Antioch (c. 380) and Side (c. 390) that the Messalians, who were also known as ‘enthusiasts’, were a dangerous and divisive group who rejected work and discipline for the sake of prayer and individual advancement. The Messalians could be considered negligent and wasteful in their use of time. |
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| ISSN: | 2059-0644 |
| Obras secundarias: | Enthalten in: Studies in church history
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/S0424208400014613 |
