Nicaea

Nicaea refers to the First Council of Nicaea, held in 325 AD in present-day Turkey. This gathering of Christian bishops was convened by Emperor Constantine to address key theological disputes, particularly concerning the nature of Jesus Christ and his relationship to God the Father. The council resulted in the Nicene Creed, a statement of Christian faith affirming the divinity of Jesus, and established guidelines for church practices. This event was pivotal in shaping early Christianity and reinforcing Christian unity during a time of doctrinal conflict. The decisions made had lasting impacts on Christian theology and ecclesiastical structure.