"He will mark the 1,700th anniversary of a pivotal moment in Christianity: the 325 AD Council of Nicaea, where bishops formulated the Nicene Creed, a declaration of faith still recited by millions of Christians worldwide. The creed professes belief in one God, acknowledges Jesus as the human son of God, and the Holy Spirit as an equal person in the Trinity."
"This historic council occurred when Eastern and Western churches remained unified, long before the Great Schism of 1054 divided them primarily over papal authority. Nevertheless, the Nicene Creed continues to be embraced by Catholic, Orthodox and most traditional Protestant denominations, serving as a rare point of consensus and the most universally accepted creed in Christendom. Consequently, celebrating its origins represents a significant milestone in the centuries-long effort to reunify Christianity."
Pope Leo XIV led prayers at Istanbul's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit and received enthusiastic cheers upon arrival in Türkiye. He held a prayer service with Turkish Catholic clergy before focusing on the 1,700th anniversary of the 325 AD Council of Nicaea. The Council produced the Nicene Creed, which professes belief in one God, recognizes Jesus as the human son of God, and affirms the Holy Spirit as an equal person in the Trinity. The creed remains embraced by Catholic, Orthodox, and most traditional Protestant denominations and serves as a rare point of consensus across divided churches. Celebrating the creed's origins represents a milestone in efforts to reunify Christianity.
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