At which council in AD 431 was the independence (autocephaly) of the Church of Cyprus confirmed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Council of Ephesus
- Step 1: The Church of Cyprus claims apostolic origin and in the fifth century defended its right to choose its own bishops. Step 2. The Council of Ephesus in 431 confirmed this independence. Answer: The Council of Ephesus. Why not the others: Nicaea (325), Constantinople (381) and Chalcedon (451) were other major councils that did not deal with this decision.
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