“ The decision reached at Ephesus, by means of which Mary was elevated from the status of Christ - bearer to that of God - bearer, not only provided the basis for the cult of Mary but also produced the first great schism within the church....
” Efesā pieņemtais lēmums, ar kuru Marija no Kristus dzemdētājas tika paaugstināta par Dieva dzemdētāju, ne tikai radīja pamatu Marijas kultam, bet arī izraisīja pirmo lielo šķelšanos baznīcā..