Phrases with «ecumenical council»

An "ecumenical council" refers to a meeting where representatives of different branches of Christianity come together to discuss important matters of faith and practice. These councils help to promote unity among various Christian denominations by addressing theological issues and making decisions that are binding for all participating churches. Full definition

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Nicholas was one of the bishops who attended the first ecumenical council at Nicea in A.D. 325, where various church leaders discussed the divine nature of Christ. (relevantmagazine.com)
He murdered his wife and son for this reason in AD 326 while he was actually presiding at the First Ecumenical Council of Nicea! (religion-online.org)
Arguably the foremost decision unanimously agreed upon at that assembly of church heads was the convocation of a Great Council in 2016, tentatively planned to be held in the Church of Haghia Irene — the site of the second ecumenical council of 381, which completed the «creed» recited by most Christians today. (firstthings.com)
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Phrases with «ecumenical council»

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