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acacian

adj.
C2 Proficiency aca·cian

adj. relating to the Acacian schism, which was a major disagreement in the Christian church in the 6th century.

adj. relating to the Acacian schism or the Acacian formula, a significant doctrinal dispute in the Eastern Orthodox Church during the reign of Emperor Justinian I.


SIMPLE

The Acacian schism caused a major split in the church.

CONTEXTUAL

Historians study the Acacian formula to understand how the church handled political pressure during the 6th century.

COMPLEX

The Acacian schism represents a pivotal moment in the history of the Eastern Orthodox Church, as it highlighted the tension between theological purity and political expediency.

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