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'''Overviews'''{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Council of Nicea |subtopics = [[Nicene Creed]]* [[Arianism]]* [[First Ecumenical Council (wikipedia)Trinity]]|opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |}}
'''See also'''* The council took place during the reign of the emperor Constantine and was the first [[Nicene Creedecumenical]]conference of [[bishop]]s of the Christian [[Church]].
----The council, also called a synod, dealt with the problems raised by the [[Arianism|Arian controversy]], concerning the nature of [[Jesus]], deciding against the Arians in favor of the doctrine of the [[Trinity]]. The [[heresy]] of Arianism was causing intense controversy, and Constantine wanted to bring about peace. Essentially, the followers of [[Arius]] said that Christ was created by God the Father and that "there was a time when he was not."
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The [[First Council of Nicaea]] took place in 325 AD and is known as the First Ecumenical Council (from the Greek [[oikumene]] meaning "worldwide"). The council dealt with the problems raised by the [[Arianism|Arian controversy]], concerning the nature of [[Jesus]], deciding against the Arians in favor of the doctrine of the [[Trinity]].
The participating bishops were given free travel to and from their episcopal sees to the council, as well as lodging.
Another result of the council was an agreement by all the Churches, through the agreement of their bishops, to celebrate [[Easter]] on the same day. As by far the most important feast of the Church's life, it was thought important for all to celebrate the [[Resurrection]] together.
