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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > global studies > global governance and world order > global religion > events and historical topics in global religion > Council of Nicea
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of religion > global religion > events and historical topics in global religion > Council of Nicea

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Council of Nicea  

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  • The Council of Nicea (or Nicaea; Greek Nikaia) was Christianity's first ecumenical council. It was called by Emperor Constantine in 325 CE to secure for the first time theological cohesion among the churches, especially regarding Christology and ritual practice. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Religion; Council of Nicea]

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