# Council of Nicaea (325)

URL: https://roman-history.com/timeline/325-council-of-nicaea
Location: Nicaea
Categories: culture

The council addressed the Arian controversy and issued the Nicene creed.

## Why it matters
It established an enduring model of emperor-backed ecumenical councils.

Ruler at the time: [Constantine I](https://roman-history.com/rulers/constantine-i)