Description: (Religious leader)
Montanus was the founder of the Montanist movement in the late 2nd century. He was a prominent figure in early Christian theology, advocating for a reliance on the spontaneity of the Holy Spirit and a conservative personal ethic. Despite similarities in basic Christian tenets, his belief in new prophetic figures led to Montanism being labeled a heresy by the wider Christian Church. Montanus originated in Phrygia and his teachings spread throughout the Roman Empire, influencing the development of Christian theology and inspiring comparisons to modern Protestant movements.