Eustathian

noun

Eu·sta·thi·an | \ yüˈstāthēən\

plural -s

Definition of Eustathian

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 [ Eustathius of Sebaste †ab a.d.380 Semi-Arian bishop of Sebaste in Armenia + English -an, noun suffix ] : a follower of the Semi-Arian bishop Eustathius who established a monastic institute which was condemned by the Synod of Gangra in a.d.340

2 [ Eustathius of Antioch †ab a.d.360 bishop of Antioch in Syria + English -an, noun suffix ] : one of an orthodox party whose protest against the deposition by an Arian synod of Eustathius, bishop of Antioch, led to a schism that lasted till a.d.413

Eustathian

adjective

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Definition of Eustathian (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to Eustathius or to a Eustathian

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