theopaschitism

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Theopaschitism is a theological concept asserting that God suffered during Christ's passion. This view was held by a sixth-century sect of Monophysites.1

Theopaschitism is related to discussions about the nature of God and Christ within Christian theology, particularly concerning the Trinity and Christology. While Christian theology generally emphasizes the oneness of God, concepts like the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) have led to complex theological interpretations regarding divine manifestations and their relationship to God's essence. The idea that God suffered is a specific interpretation within these broader theological discussions.231

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The theopaschite formula (“God suffered in the flesh”) became, together with the Theotokos formula, a standard of orthodoxy in the Eastern church, especially after the second Council of Constantinople (553). It implies that Christ’s humanity is indeed real not only in itself but also for God,…
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The theopaschite formula (“God suffered in the flesh”) became, together with the Theotokos formula, a standard of orthodoxy in the Eastern church, especially after the second Council of Constantinople (553). It implies that Christ’s humanity is indeed real not only in itself but also for God,…
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