The Council of Nicaea in 325 was a gathering of Christian bishops in Nicaea, now in present-day Türkiye. It was the first attempt to reach consensus in the church through an assembly representing all of Christendom, and to affirm the Christian faith in the triune God.
For a great introduction, watch the World Council of Churches President for Europe Rev Dr Susan Durber speaking at CTE Forum 2025
Enabling Group Spring 2025
The topic of this CTE meeting was the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Here are the two main presentations
There were also short presentations from a range of national Member Churches:
- Bishop Mike Royal – representing the Apostolic Pastoral Congress
- Rowena Loverance – representing the Quakers
- Rev Dr Jeremy Morris – representing the Church of England
- Elliot Vanstone – representing the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales
Nicaea Anniversary webinar
‘The Creed as Lived Reality: Doctrinal Formula and Spiritual Encounter
Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 7.30pm
Hosted by the Society for Ecumenical Studies
Reflections on Nicaea
Unity is not uniformity
Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana, Missiologist and Director of the One People Commission shares his reflection of the month for October.
The WCC, the creed and church in many cultures
Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley, Principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge, shares her reflection of the month for September
The Church that bears His name
Herefordshire’s County Ecumenical Officer, Emma Wright, reflects on the centrality of the desire for unity at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD and for her today.
Quakers and Nicaea
Rowena Loverance shares a reflection on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea from the Quaker tradition.
A light in a theologically confused world
Coptic Orthodox Parish Priest Fr Michael Lambros shares a reflection on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Hope, unity, and prayer: A sacred gathering for the Holy Land
CTE Principal Officer for Pentecostal, Charismatic and Multi-cultural Relations Min Shermara Fletcher-Hoyte reflects on a special ecumenical service marking the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
The Incarnation and the Cross
Rt Rev Paul Hendricks, Auxiliary Bishop in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark reflects on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Strength and unity
Mission Adviser for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, Elliot Vanstone, offers a perspective on the anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Nicaea 1700: A Celebration of Churches Old and New!
The Creed of Nicaea (the Nicene Creed) – a major statement of faith issued by the Early Church – is 1700 years old this year. CTE General Secretary Bishop Mike Royal explains its relevance for the Black Pentecostal Church.
A Methodist reflection on the First Council of Nicaea
The church is called to be light like that of a flaming torch that, in all its difference and diversity, is nonetheless one fire.
Why we should celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed
Churches Together in England General Secretary Bishop Mike Royal shares his thoughts about why this church anniversary remains relevant in 2025.
Nicaea 2025 resources
World Council of Churches
The World Council of Churches is planning a year of activities with member churches, other churches, Christian World Communions, national and regional organizations, and theological and ecumenical institutions. Explore the resources
Lent Reflections 2025
This Lenten resource from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland follows on from the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity theme this year. It invites us to explore together the enduring relevance of the first ecumenical council of the Church which took place in Nicaea 1700 years ago. Find out more
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
As we celebrate 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea, the worship for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) has at its heart, the Nicene Creed. Reflecting this, the scripture readings for this year focus on belief. Find out more