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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Ecumenical Council.
Ecumenical Council - as a noun
(early christian church) one of seven gatherings of bishops from around the known world under the presidency of the pope to regulate matters of faith and morals and discipline
Example: "The first seven councils through 787 are considered to be ecumenical councils by both the roman catholic church and the eastern orthodox church but the next fourteen councils are considered ecumenical only by the roman catholic church"
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Example Sentences
"The First Vatican Council was an ecumenical council held in 1869-1870."
"The Council of Trent was an ecumenical council held in the 16th century to address the Protestant Reformation."
"The Fourth Council of Constantinople was an ecumenical council held in 869-870 to address the Photian schism."
"The Second Vatican Council was an ecumenical council held in the 1960s that brought significant changes to the Catholic Church."
"The Council of Chalcedon was an ecumenical council held in 451 to address the nature of Christ."
