:It was the first Ecumenical council, from which many more would follow. What was the purpose of Ecumenical Councils? To created creeds, or commonly held beliefs that everyone could follow, the creation of orthodoxy. It was one of the major events in the formation of a unified orthodox religion. It doesnt say the council of nicea "created Christianity", why do you say that, who could believe that? Chalcedon happened in 451, why compare that with Nicea from 325? I really think your mis-interpreting whats written.  8 July 2005 17:25 (UTC)