The Origenist dispute

Doctrinal · 553 · ecumenical

Three centuries after his death, propositions circulating under Origen's name — the pre-existence of souls, the restoration of all things — were anathematized by name at Constantinople.

How it ended. Anathematized in 553. ⚠ Whether the propositions as condemned are the ones he taught is a separate question this dataset does not settle.

How it ran

553 — Second Council of Constantinople (where it was settled). Anathematizes the propositions under his name.

What was at issue

The restoration of all things what was at issue
The pre-existence of souls what was at issue

Who stood in it

Origen accused in it

After The Seven Ecumenical Councils (NPNF series 2 vol. 14) · Constantinople II (553), the anathemas against Origen, anathema 1.