Nicaea (modern İznik)

Nicaea, modern-day İznik in Turkey, was an important ancient city known for hosting the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE. This Council was a significant gathering of Christian bishops who debated and clarified core beliefs about Jesus Christ and the nature of the Church. Nicaea’s location made it a key religious and political center of the Roman Empire. The council resulted in the Nicene Creed, a statement of faith still recited today in many Christian churches. The city’s historical importance lies in its role in shaping early Christian doctrine and unity.