The dispute over the wills of Christ

Doctrinal · 649–681 · ecumenical

A formula of union offered to the churches that had refused Chalcedon: grant two natures, but one will. It cost Maximus the Confessor his tongue and his right hand, and Pope Martin his liberty.

How it ended. Set aside at Constantinople in 681, which defined two natural wills — Chalcedon's grammar applied to the will.

Part of The division over Chalcedon.

How it ran

649 — Lateran Council of 649 (where it hardened). States two wills against the imperial formula.
681 — Third Council of Constantinople (where it was settled). Defines two natural wills and two natural operations.

What was at issue

One will in Christ what was at issue
Two wills and two operations what was at issue

Who stood in it

Maximus the Confessor a principal

What was written

Definition against Monotheletism legislated in

After The Seven Ecumenical Councils (NPNF series 2 vol. 14) · Constantinople III (681), the Definition.