Nicea

Nicea refers primarily to the First Council of Nicaea, held in 325 AD in present-day Turkey. It was a pivotal gathering of Christian bishops convened by Emperor Constantine to address divisions in the early Church, particularly the Arian controversy regarding the nature of Christ. The council produced the Nicene Creed, a statement of Christian faith affirming the divinity of Jesus, establishing key theological beliefs that continue to influence Christianity today. The term "Nicea" can also refer to the city itself, which played a significant role in early Christian history.