Pope Leo XIV’s historic trip to Turkey and Lebanon brought renewed hope for Christian unity as he marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, met with Orthodox leaders, and called for peace in a region longing for stability.
Council of Nicaea
Though City of Nicaea Is in Ruins, Its Creed Stands and Unites Christians, Pope Says
Although the ancient city of Nicaea lies in ruins and the geographic center of Christianity has shifted West, Pope Leo XIV and Christian leaders gathered at an archaeological site in Turkey to celebrate the enduring faith set out in the Nicene Creed.
Pope Leo’s First Papal Trip Promotes Middle East Peace, Unity
Pope Leo XIV has steadfastly voiced his concerns for the Christians living in the Middle East. Putting those words into action, for his first papal trip abroad, he has traveled to the region to meet with political and religious leaders.
Roadmap to Unity: Pope Leo XIV Prioritizing Union With Eastern Orthodox Church
On the heels of a successful Catholic-Orthodox pilgrimage to Rome, Constantinople, and Nicaea, Pope Leo XIV continues to express his desire for unity between the two faiths.
Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea ‘Truly Something Worth Celebrating’ at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral
In honor of the 1,700-year anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, clergy from the Diocese of Brooklyn and beyond came together on May 20 for a celebration that included psalms and hymns, biblical readings, and commentary about what unites the Catholic and Orthodox Christian communities.
Reflecting on the Legacy of the Nicene Creed 1,700 Years Later
By today’s terminology, Athanasius of Alexandria might be called a “boy genius” or a prodigy. But back in 325 A.D., in his mid-20s, he was a church deacon known for his intellect and oratory. That year, he accompanied his bishop, Alexander of Alexandria, to Nicaea (in what is now Turkey) to assist at a council convened by the Roman Emperor Constantine.