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The First Council of Nicaea was the first ecumenical council (theological experts) of the Church. Most significantly, it resulted in the first uniform Christian doctrine, called the Nicene Creed. With the creation of the creed, a precedent was established for subsequent local and regional councils of Bishops (Synods) to create statements of belief and canons of doctrinal orthodoxy—the intent being to define unity of beliefs for the whole of Christendom.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Council_of_Nicaea Council Of Nicaea]</ref> | The First Council of Nicaea was the first ecumenical council (theological experts) of the Church. Most significantly, it resulted in the first uniform Christian doctrine, called the Nicene Creed. With the creation of the creed, a precedent was established for subsequent local and regional councils of Bishops (Synods) to create statements of belief and canons of doctrinal orthodoxy—the intent being to define unity of beliefs for the whole of Christendom. Historically significant as the first effort to attain consensus in the church through an assembly representing all of Christendom, the Council was the first occasion where the technical aspects of Christology were discussed.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Council_of_Nicaea Council Of Nicaea]</ref> | ||
==HGS Manual== | ==HGS Manual== | ||