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Eutychianism the heresy of mixed natures that Chalcedon rejected

Eutychianism: The Other Heresy Chalcedon Rejected

While Nestorianism divided Christ into two persons, Eutychianism went to the opposite extreme and fused his two natures into one. The Council of Chalcedon rejected both errors with four precise adverbs.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 18, 2026