First Council of Nicaea

The First Council of Nicaea, held in 325 AD, was a significant gathering of Christian leaders convened by Emperor Constantine in Nicaea (modern-day Turkey). Its primary aim was to address divisions in Christian belief, particularly regarding the nature of Jesus Christ and his relationship to God the Father. The council resulted in the Nicene Creed, a statement of faith affirming the divinity of Jesus. It also established measures to unify church practices and resolve theological disputes, marking a pivotal moment in the early Christian Church and influencing the development of Christian doctrine for centuries to come.