By asserting that Jesus was "of the same substance" as the Father, it rejected the views of Arius and adopted the Nicene Creed. The council was a foundational turning point that defined the orthodox framework of the Christian faith and the model of church-state relations.
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- What was First Council of Nicaea?
- The Council of Nicaea, convened in 325 CE at the call of Emperor Constantine, was the first general (ecumenical) council of Christianity.
- When did First Council of Nicaea happen?
- 325 CE