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Noun

1. 1
   The teachings of Origen of Alexandria (fl. 3rd century), a Greek Church Father; in particular:; Apocatastasis, the doctrine that all creatures including Satan will be saved before the end of time, condemned as anathema at the Synod of Constantinople in 543 CE. uncountable
2. 2
   The teachings of Origen of Alexandria (fl. 3rd century), a Greek Church Father; in particular:; The doctrine that all souls are created by God prior to conception, also condemned at the Synod of Constantinople. uncountable

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apocatastasis

Etymology

From Origen + -ism.

Related phrases

church fatherprior tosynod of constantinople

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