Monothelite

American  

[muh-noth-uh-lahyt] / məˈnɒθ əˌlaɪt /

noun

Theology.

1. a person who maintains that Christ has a single theanthropic will.

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Other Word Forms

• Monothelism noun
• Monothelitic adjective
• Monothelitism noun

Etymology

Origin of Monothelite

1540–50; < Medieval Latin monothelīta < Late Greek monothelḗtēs, equivalent to Greek mono- mono- + thelētḗs willer, equivalent to thelē- (variant stem of thélein to will) + -tēs agent suffix

Example Sentences

Thus, with the utmost force, and with the presentiment of hard trials, he strove to prevent the further spread of Monothelite error.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.

It is to be noted that the Archbishop of Carthage is not mentioned, for Fortunatus was elected somewhat later to take the place of a Monothelite.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.

He lays down the doctrine which opposes the Monothelite heresy, not as a matter for discussion, but as absolutely determined.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.

Cyrus, bishop of Phasis, a virulent Monothelite, was by Heraclius preferred to the patriarchate of Alexandria, in 629.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban

He desired in confirmation of the Monothelite doctrine to raise up a dead man.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.