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Cyril Of Alexandria
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Papal Intervention and Aftermath
The arrival of the papal legates from Pope Celestine I, though delayed, proved decisive. Their alignment with Cyril's initial decrees provided the necessary legitimacy recognized by the imperial court. This alignment effectively confirmed the condemnation of Nestorius. In retaliation, the faction supporting Nestorius later held their own council, deposing Cyril and John II of Jerusalem [^4].
The outcome cemented Cyril’s reputation as the primary defender of orthodoxy against Nestorius, though the subsequent reconciliation wi…