Monophysitism is a 5th century Christological heresy that believed Jesus had only a divine nature and his human nature was absorbed by the divine. It emerged in response to Nestorianism which emphasized the distinction between Christ's natures. The Catholic Church condemned Monophysitism at the Council of Chalcedon in 451, affirming Christ has two complete natures, divine and human, united in one person. Monophysitism serves as an important reminder of upholding the full humanity and divinity of Christ.

1. MONOPHYSITISM
BY: SEM. JOSE PAUYA JR.

2. : INTRODUCTION
 Monophysitism is a Christological heresy that
emerged in the 5th century.
 Monophysitism is the belief that Jesus Christ
had only one nature, a divine nature, and
that his human nature was absorbed or
subsumed by his divine nature.

3. MEANING
 Monophysitism comes from the Greek words
"monos" meaning "one" and "physis"
meaning "nature."
 Monophysitism arose as a response to the
Nestorian controversy, which centered
around the nature of Christ.
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4. PROPONENTS (ISSUE BEFORE)
 Notable proponents of Monophysitism
include Eutyches and Dioscorus.
 Monophysitism emerged as a reaction
against Nestorianism, which emphasized the
distinction between the divine and human
natures of Christ.

5. TEACHING OF THE CHURCH
 The Church teaches that Jesus Christ has
two natures, divine and human, united in one
person without confusion, change, division,
or separation.
 The Church condemns Monophysitism as a
heresy because it denies the full humanity of
Christ.

6. ANSWER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN
DEFENSE
 The Catholic Church responded to
Monophysitism by convening the Council of
Chalcedon in 451, which affirmed the
orthodox understanding of Christ's nature.
 The Church argued that Christ has two
distinct natures, divine and human, which are
united in one person without confusion or
change.
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7. CONCLUSION
 Monophysitism is a Christological heresy that
emerged in response to the Nestorian
controversy. The Church teaches that Christ
has two natures, divine and human, united in
one person.
 Monophysitism serves as a reminder of the
importance of understanding and affirming
the full humanity and divinity of Christ.

8. DEFENSE OF THE CHURCH TODAY
 If Monophysitism were to happen today, how
would the Church defend itself? The Church
would likely rely on the teachings of the Council
of Chalcedon and emphasize the importance of
maintaining the orthodox understanding of
Christ's nature.
 The Church could emphasize the scriptural
basis for the two natures of Christ and engage
in theological dialogue to address any
misunderstandings or misconceptions.

9. FINAL THOUGHTS ON MONOPHYSITISM AND ITS
RELEVANCE IN CONTEMPORARY TIMES
 : Monophysitism continues to be relevant
today as a reminder of the ongoing need to
uphold and defend the orthodox
understanding of Christ's nature.