The 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea – A Foundation for Faith
Today, we mark a remarkable milestone: the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, convened in 325 AD. This historic gathering of Christian bishops, called by Emperor Constantine, was a defining moment for our faith—a moment when the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, clarified the truth about who Jesus Christ is and what it means to follow Him. As we reflect on this event, let us consider its enduring significance, particularly for those who hold fast to the fundamentals of our Christian faith in a world that often challenges them. The Council of Nicaea: A Stand for Truth In 325 AD, the early Church faced a crisis. A priest named Arius taught that Jesus, the Son of God, was a created being—not fully divine, not co-eternal with the Father. This teaching threatened to fracture the Church and obscure the truth of the Gospel. The Council of Nicaea was convened to address this controversy and to affirm the Church’s faith in the face of confusion. The bishops, drawing from Scriptu...