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Scientists have discovered the foundations of the church where the first Council of Nicaea was heldtranslated

July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Archaeologists from Iznik have confirmed the historical testimonies of Eusebius of Caesarea about the council being held in a modest church. In the Turkish town of Iznik, archaeologists have discovered the foundations of the church in which the first ecumenical council was held in 325. Researchers have identified the remains of the Church of Saint-Néophyte, confirming historical accounts according to which the council met in a modest building. This is what

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