> I always thought that "Sancta Maria..etc" was a product of the Council of
Ephesus (AD 431). I am
>very surprised that it came in use as late as the 16th C. Does this mean
it was 16th C piece? or
>it was not in common use till that time. I appreciate any clarification.
>
>Ghazwan Butrous
>Canterbury UK
>
>Yes, I believe it was a 16th century piece. Certainly it was not a product
of the Council of Ephesus; the contribution of that council was to approve
the title "Mother of God" for Mary; and that title is of course used in the
"Sancta Maria . . ."
Bill.
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