Pelagius

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1. Pelagius - Noun

2. Pelagius - Proper noun

Meaning

a British or Irish monk who denied the doctrines of original sin and predestination and defended human goodness and free will; his views were declared heretical by the Council of Ephesus in 431 (circa 360-418)

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Al Qama eventually arrived at Covadonga, and sent forward an envoy to convince Pelagius to surrender. Source: Internet

Although the writings of John the Deacon claim that Gregory "labored diligently for the relief of Italy", there is no evidence that his tenure accomplished much towards any of the objectives of Pelagius II. Source: Internet

Biblioteca Universitaria Everest, León 1985, p. 68. ASIN B00I78R3S4 Pelagius' kingdom initially was little more than a gathering point for the existing guerrilla forces. Source: Internet

In the capacity of a lay-monk Caelestius endeavoured to convert the practical maxims learnt from Pelagius, into theoretical principles, which he then propagated in Rome. Source: Internet

Again Pelagius won, and Munuza was killed in the fighting. Source: Internet

Monument in memory of Pelagius at Covadonga, site of his famous victory. Source: Internet

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