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nestorian church

 

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Noun nestorian church has 1 sense
  1. Nestorian Church - a Christian Church in the Middle East that followed Nestorianism; there is still a small Nestorian Church in Iraq headed by a catholico
    --1 is a kind of
    church, Christian church

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Nestorian Church

Description

The Nestorian Church, also known as the Church of the East or the Assyrian Church, is a Christian denomination that originated in the 5th century CE. It was named after Nestorius, the Archbishop of Constantinople, whose teachings on Christology led to his condemnation as a heretic in 431 CE. The Nestorian Church emphasizes the distinction between the divine and human natures of Jesus.

Sample Sentences

As a noun:

  1. Many ancient Nestorian churches can be found in the Middle East.
  2. The Nestorian Church has a rich history and unique theological beliefs.
  3. My grandmother is a devoted member of the Nestorian Church.

As an adjective:

  1. The Nestorian church architecture influenced many later structures.
  2. The Nestorian church leaders held a meeting to discuss recent developments.
  3. She follows the Nestorian church teachings with great devotion.

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