Church in Crisis (Part 4): Third Council of Constantinople (680-681 A.D.) w/ Dr. Alan Fimister

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The Church's struggle against heresy did not end at Chalcedon. In Part 4 of The Church in Crisis, Dr. Alan Fimister explores the dramatic events leading to the Third Council of Constantinople (680–681). This episode examines the rise of Monothelitism, the devastating Persian and Islamic invasions, Emperor Heraclius' attempt to impose theological compromise, the courageous witness of St. Maximus the Confessor, the martyrdom of Pope St. Martin I, and one of the most discussed episodes in Church history—the condemnation of Pope Honorius. Discover how political pressure, imperial power, doctrinal controversy, and courageous saints shaped one of the Church's defining ecumenical councils. Topics include: The aftermath of the Second Council of Constantinople The Monothelite controversy Emperor Heraclius and Patriarch Sergius Pope Honorius and the limits of papal authority St. Maximus the Confessor Pope St. Martin I The rise of Islam and its impact on the Christian East The Third Council of Constantinople Christ's two wills and orthodox Christology Why this council remains important today If you enjoy serious Catholic history and theology, be sure to subscribe for the complete Church in Crisis series with Dr. Alan Fimister. God bless! 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Beginning the Third Council of Constantinople 02:05 Why Constantinople II failed to reunite the Church 05:01 Political and religious background 08:02 Justinian's legacy 14:00 Emperor Maurice and the Persian wars 20:00 The usurpation of Phocas 24:20 Heraclius and the Persian invasion 31:15 Jerusalem and Egypt fall 35:25 Nestorianism vs Monophysitism explained 40:45 The Empire in crisis 44:30 Heraclius' miraculous victories 47:30 The birth of Monothelitism 54:20 Pope Honorius enters the controversy 1:01:20 The rise of Islam 1:10:20 Pope St. Martin I and persecution 1:18:20 Constantine IV calls a council 1:23:30 The Third Council of Constantinople 1:25:30 Pope Honorius examined 1:29:15 Legacy of the council 1:32:10 Preview of the Second Council of Nicaea http://dialogos-institute.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Integralism-Thomas-Crean/dp/3868382259 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 #Catholic #ChurchHistory #EcumenicalCouncils #ThirdCouncilOfConstantinople #Monothelitism #DrAlanFimister #CatholicTheology #EarlyChurch #ChristianHistory #SensusFidelium #ChurchInCrisis #ByzantineHistory #Patristics #CatholicDoctrine #TraditionalCatholic

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