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{{overview}}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]].
{{topics}}The council took place during the reign of the emperor Constantine and was the first [[ecumenical]] conference of [[bishop]]s of the Christian [[Church]]. * The participating bishops were given free travel to and from their episcopal sees to the council, as well as lodging. The council, also called a synod, dealt with the problems raised by the [[Arianism|Arian controversy]], concerning the nature of [[Nicene CreedJesus]]* , deciding against the Arians in favor of the doctrine of the [[Trinity]]. The [[heresy]] of Arianismwas 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." * Another result of the council was an agreement by all the Churches, through the agreement of their bishops, to celebrate [[TrinityEaster]] 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.
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{{summary Infobox_Contents | texttopic_name =The First Council of Nicaea took place during the reign of the emperor Constantine in 325 AD. It was the first ecumenical (from the Greek [[oikumene]] meaning "worldwide") conference of bishops of the Christian Nicea |subtopics = [[ChurchNicene Creed]]. 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]].|opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |}}
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