However, only two did not sign. Arius himself was only a presbyter. Here’s a good source:Of the roughly three hundred bishops in attendance at the Council of Nicea, only two bishops did not sign the Nicene Creed, which condemned Arianism. This majority was due, at least in part, to a penalty of exile or death for refusal to sign the Nicene Creed that was imposed by Emperor Constantine.
the “arian catholic church” has their own version of events.I have read that 5% of the bishops at the Council of Nicea were Arian and I have read that up to 2/3 of the bishops at the council of Nicea were Arian.
Has anyone read anything to support either ? I am thinking if 2/3 of the bishops were truly Arian, we would be reciting a different creed on Sunday.
I’m finding that the council was in 325 but the edict was in 333. Seems like Constantine was trying to enforce the binding ecumenical council’s decision after the fact, not influencing it while it was made.It’s plausible:
However, only two did not sign. Arius himself was only a presbyter. Here’s a good source:
earlychristianhistory.info/arius.html
Constantine preferred Arian theology, I thought?It’s plausible:
However, only two did not sign. Arius himself was only a presbyter. Here’s a good source:
earlychristianhistory.info/arius.html
Constinine was no theologianConstantine preferred Arian theology, I thought?
Well, I’d read (can’t provide a source right now) that Constantine just wanted there to be a consensus in Christendom and for nobody to be excommunicated or exiled. Yes, Constantine is often thought to have been baptized by an Arian bishop on his deathbead in AD 337.Constantine preferred Arian theology, I thought?