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monarchian Meaning

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One of a sect in the early Christian church which rejected the doctrine of the Trinity; -- called also patripassian.

The monarchian heresy denied the Trinity, asserting that God is a singular being who manifests in different roles.
The monarchianist Sabellius believed that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are simply three modes of the same divine substance.
Tertullian fiercely opposed monarchianism, arguing that it undermines the distinct personhood of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Council of Nicaea (325 CE) condemned monarchianism as a heresy, affirming the Trinity as an orthodox doctrine.
Monarchianism persisted in various forms throughout Christian history, particularly in the East.
The Arian monarchian Eusebius of Nicomedia challenged the divinity of Christ, claiming he was a created being.
Marcellus of Ancyra developed a monarchian interpretation of the incarnation, arguing that the Logos became the flesh of Christ.
Photinus of Sirmium denied the pre-existence of Christ, leading to his condemnation as a monarchian heretic.
Modern monarchianism, such as Unitarianism, emphasizes the singularity of God and the denial of the Trinity.
The monarchian debate played a significant role in shaping early Christian theology and the development of the doctrine of the Trinity.

One of a sect in the early Christian church which rejected the doctrine of the Trinity; -- called also patripassian.

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The monarchian heresy denied the Trinity, asserting that God is a singular being who manifests in different roles.

The monarchianist Sabellius believed that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are simply three modes of the same divine substance.

Tertullian fiercely opposed monarchianism, arguing that it undermines the distinct personhood of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Council of Nicaea (325 CE) condemned monarchianism as a heresy, affirming the Trinity as an orthodox doctrine.