THE STORY OF THE COPTS - THE TRUE STORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN EGYPT

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XV. THE SECOND ECUMENICAL COUNCIL


A. A New Elect.


  1. Timotheos, a priest of Alexandria, succeeds Abba
    Petros II.

  2. Second Ecumenical Council convoked at
    Constantinople.

  3. Council condemns heresy and adds to Nicene Creed
    statement about the Holy Spirit.

  4. Other questions discussed by Council.

  5. Timotheos returns to Alexandria.


B. A Highway-man becomes a Saint.


  1. The Divine Spark in the midst of darkness.

  2. Moses is guided by the spirit to go to the Natrun
    valley.

  3. He is ordained priest, then Abbot.

  4. Some anecdotes depicting the spiritual heights he
    reached.

  5. Moses receives the crown of martyrdom.

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