Statement of Faith: 1,700th Anniversary of Christianity's Nicene Creed

Statement of faith: 1,700th anniversary of Christianity's Nicene Creed

This month marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed.

Council of Nicaea: A light on path of understanding the faith

A conference in Rome studies the International Theological Commission's document, “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour: 1,700th anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea.” Read all

We Believe: For Us and For Our Salvation, He Came Down from Heaven

The Purpose of Incarnation The Nicene Creed states with characteristic precision that the Lord Jesus Christ “came down from heaven… and was made man” and that he did so “for us and for our salvation.” This classic theological affirmation captures the central purpose of the incarnation: Christ became human to save sinners. This simple clause from the Nicene Creed sheds light on the profound connection between God’s love and our need for rescue, a…

TURKEY: İznik commemorates 1,700th anniversary of First Council of Nicaea - Syriac Press

İZNIK, Turkey — The historic town of İznik, formerly the ancient city of Nicaea, welcomed religious leaders and pilgrims from around the world to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, a landmark event in Christian history. Delegations from various Christian denominations gathered for the occasion, with the Syriac Orthodox Church prominently represented by Metropolitan of the Archdiocese of the Netherlands Mor Polyca…

The founding councils (2/4) After the first ecumenical council in 325, many continue to deny the divinity of Jesus. A few decades later, some begin to deny the divinity of the Holy Spirit. In 381, the Council of Constantinople completes and specifies the Creed of Nicaea, supported by Emperor Theodosius.

What is the Council of Nice? On May 20, 325, in the city of Nicaea (today Iznik, Turkey), the first Ecumenical Council of Christian history was held. At that time, the Roman emperor Constantine brought together bishops from different regions of the world with the aim of resolving the Arrian controversy, which questioned the divinity of Jesus, claiming that Jesus was a creature created by God the Father, and not God himself.