The Enduring Legacy of the First Council of Nicaea Trinity, Christology, and the Oundations of Christian Orthodoxy

Abstract

This paper explores the theological significance of the Trinitarian and Christological definitions of the first Council of Nicaea, which formally codified the doctrines of the Church for the first time in history. It examines the context and background of the council, its proceedings, key teachings, subsequent controversies, acceptance and rejection of its decisions, and the present understanding and interpretation of its lasting ecumenical impact.