The Teenage Girl That Changed the Christian Religion - Aelia Pulcheria

Explore the profound impact of Aelia Pulcheria, a fifth-century Roman empress who revolutionized Catholicism and significantly influenced the veneration of the Virgin Mary. Discover how this teenage girl consolidated power through a vow of virginity and made shocking statements of authority that challenged religious norms. Learn about the conflict with Archbishop Nestorius and the violent debates surrounding the Virgin Mary's role in Christianity. Examine the theological discussions on reconciling Christ's humanity and divinity, and understand how Pulcheria's actions led to a shift towards greater veneration of the Virgin Mary, forever altering Catholic practices and beliefs.

Pulcheria's Legacy
Pulcheria Consolidates Power with Vow of Virginity
Pulcheria's Shocking Statement of Authority
Archbishop Nestorius' Campaign Against Pulcheria
The Virgin Mary's Ambiguous Role in the 5th Century
Violent Conflict Over Virgin's Role
Reconciling Christ's Humanity and Divinity
Pulcheria Shifts to Veneration of Virgin Mary