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He was then exiled and died on 13 August 662, in Tsageri in present-day Georgia. However, his theology was upheld by the Third Council of Constantinople and he was venerated as a saint soon after his death. His title of "Confessor" means that he suffered for the Christian faith, but was not directly martyred.
Maximus and Martin were arrested by the emperor Constans II in an intricate theological-political tactic, and, after imprisonment from 653 to 655, Maximus was later tortured and exiled; he died in the wilderness near the Black Sea.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aug 25, 2022 · Dyothelitism, that Christ has a human and divine will, becomes Maximus’ confession to the point of suffering, exile, and death. While the debate is framed as a Christological one, the outcome is as anthropological as it is theological.
Known as the Theologian and as Maximus Confessor, born at Constantinople about 580; died in exile 13 August, 662.
In 662, St. Maximus the Confessor passed away, leaving behind a rich legacy of theological writings, spiritual teachings, and a life marked by unwavering commitment to the truth. His death, however, was not the end of his influence.
Allen presents a summary of Maximus’ life, from his birth c. 579–580 to his death on 13 August 662, giving an account of his extensive travels, and of the contacts he made along the way.
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After various theological debates and political maneuverings, he was eventually exiled for his beliefs and died soon after. However, his theology was vindicated by the Third Council of Constantinople and he was publicly sanctified soon after his death.
