The Eighth Council of Constantinople was held in 869. In 858, Photius, a noble layman from a local family, was appointed Patriarch of Constantinople, a position of authority second in importance to that of the Roman Pope. Emperor Michael III had deposed the previous patriarch, Ignatius. Ignatius refused to abdicate, setting up a power struggle between the Emperor and the Pope. The Eighth Council of Constantinople deposed the pope, declared him anathema, and excommunicated him.

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  • The Eighth Council of Constantinople was held in 869. In 858, Photius, a noble layman from a local family, was appointed Patriarch of Constantinople, a position of authority second in importance to that of the Roman Pope. Emperor Michael III had deposed the previous patriarch, Ignatius. Ignatius refused to abdicate, setting up a power struggle between the Emperor and the Pope. The Eighth Council of Constantinople deposed the pope, declared him anathema, and excommunicated him. In addition Roman claims of Papal primacy and the Filioque clause were condemned. Photius was resored at the Ninth Council of Constantinople (879).
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  • The Eighth Council of Constantinople was held in 869. In 858, Photius, a noble layman from a local family, was appointed Patriarch of Constantinople, a position of authority second in importance to that of the Roman Pope. Emperor Michael III had deposed the previous patriarch, Ignatius. Ignatius refused to abdicate, setting up a power struggle between the Emperor and the Pope. The Eighth Council of Constantinople deposed the pope, declared him anathema, and excommunicated him.
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  • Council of Constantinople (869)
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