ephesus

(noun) an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity. Synonyms: Ephesus.

(noun) the third ecumenical council in 431 which declared Mary as mother of God and condemned Pelagius. Synonyms: Ephesus, Council of Ephesus.