This year marks the 1700^th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which represents a turning point in Christian history. The event was so far-reaching that some divide Christian history into pre- and post-Nicene periods. The Council of Nicaea is known for establishing Christian orthodoxy: we are talking about “Nicene orthodoxy” or the theology of the Holy Trinity, which actually began to develop with this council and continued to evolve in the following centuries. Many celebrate the Council of Nicaea as an important achievement, especially with regards to Christian unity. I agree it is good that Arianism, which the council opposed, did not become the dominant form of Christianity. However, the way in which this was prevented leaves a bitter aftertaste, making it difficult for me to join in the enthusiastic celebrations. In this article, I would like to present a second opinion, which attempts to be historically balanced and also points out the negative aspects of this council.

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