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The First Council of Nicaea, which took place during the reign of the emperor Constantine in 325, was the first ecumenical (from GreekThe Greek language ( /Elini'k{/) is an Indo-European language which has existed from around the 14th century BC in the Cretan inscriptions called Linear B. Mycenaean Greek of this period is distinguished from later Classical or Ancient Greek of the 8th ce oikumene, "worldwide") conference of bishopA bishop is an ordained person who holds a specific position of authority in any of a number of Christian churches. Bishops in the New Testament The bishop's role is typically called the " episcopacy", because the word "bishop" is derived ultimately froms of the ChristianChristian cross and its many variations are widely recognized as an ancient Christian symbol. Christianity is an Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as described in the New Testament. Although Christians generally chara Church.

The participating bishops were given free travel to and from their episcopal seeA see (from the Latin word sedem meaning seat) is the throne ( cathedra) of a bishop. In the strictest sense, an episcopal see episcopus meaning bishop; an adaptation of the Greek word episkopos refers to the cathedral of the bishop. The terms diocesan ses to the council, as well as lodging.

The council, also called a synod, dealt with the problems raised by the Arian controversy, concerning the nature of Jesus Christ, deciding against the Arians in favor of TrinitarianismTrinitarianism is the Christian doctrine that God, although being one, exists in three distinct persons known collectively as the Holy Trinity. Trinitarianism was formally defined in fourth-century Christian ecumenical councils that adopted the notion of. The new 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."

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.

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