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Pope St. Celestine I

Pope St. Celestine I

?–432 CE · Naples

Celestine I played a major role in the Nestorian controversy. When Nestorius, patriarch of Constantinople, questioned calling Mary 'Theotokos' (God-bearer), Celestine held a Roman synod condemning him in 430 and authorized Cyril of Alexandria to act, contributing to the Council of Ephesus (431) that affirmed the title and deposed Nestorius. He firmly opposed Pelagianism and is traditionally credited with sending Palladius—and connected in tradition to Patrick—as missionaries to the Irish and British. His pontificate exemplifies Rome acting decisively in Eastern doctrinal affairs in concert with Alexandria.

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NaplesנאפוליItaly

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Don Isaac Abarbanel's residence after fleeing Spain; major Italian-Sephardi hub.

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