Understanding Nicaea 1700 Years Later: An Annotated Guide

May 20th, 2025 | 12 min read

This month marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. From May to August 325 AD, Christian bishops were convened by the yet-unbaptized emperor Constantine to settle the controversy between Arius and Alexander of Alexandria. They attempted to do so in the creed and anathemas that they propounded:

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Justin Hawkins

Justin R. Hawkins is a PhD Candidate in Religious Ethics and Political Theory at Yale University. You can contact him, or read more of his writing, at justinryanhawkins.com.

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