Konzil von Nicäa: Streit um die Wahrheit und das Bekenntnis der Kirche – Dokumentation · 62 Min.

This documentary takes us on a journey back 1,700 years – to the time when the Creed of the Church was born. Historical facts, archaeological discoveries, and ancient legends come together in a fascinating account of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. At the original sites, history and faith come alive. Renowned experts and church representatives provide insights into the course of the Council, its decisions, and the spiritual legacy of an event that continues to shape Christianity to this day. On the occasion of the first apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV to Nicaea, during his first international journey to Turkey and Lebanon. • Filmed in İznik, Istanbul, and historic sites of early Christianity • Featuring contributions from theologians, bishops, and historians • A film about truth, faith, and the unity of the Church With contributions from: Cardinal Kurt Koch (Vatican), Massimiliano Palinuro (Bishop of Istanbul), Paolo Raffaele Pugliese (Vicar General of Istanbul), Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Menke, Prof. Dr. Christoph Ohly, Prof. Dr. Peter Schallenberg, Dr. h.c. Michael Hesemann, Dr. h.c. Martin Lohmann, Fr. Dariusz Dogondke With thanks for support to: k-tv, the City of İznik and Mayor Kağan Mehmet, Fr. Josua Schwab SDB Concept, script and production: Fr. Prof. Dr. Alexander Krylov © YouPriest, 2025 Table of Contents of the Documentary 00:00 Hidden Turning Points of History 01:55 Prof. Ohly: The Council as an Adventure 02:55 Background to the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea 03:30 Reasons and Necessity of the Council 05:50 Emperor Constantine I and Religious Freedom 06:30 Constantine’s Motivation 07:45 The Journey to Nicaea – Then and Now 10:35 The Participants of the Council 17:17 At the Ancient City Gate of Nicaea 17:45 What is Nicaea Today? Background on İznik 18:45 Where Exactly Did the Council Take Place? 21:00 Archaeological Search for the Council Site 24:40 The Mystery of the Underwater Basilica 26:00 Theological Disputes of the Council 28:00 Proceedings and Order of the Council 38:50 The Creed – The Profession of Faith 43:50 Dealing with Heresies and the Anathema 46:40 The Legend of Saint Nicholas 48:00 Legends about the Death of Arius 49:30 The Decrees of the Council 52:25 Aftermath of the Council 53:23 Cardinal Koch on Arianism Today 59:55 Looking Back at the Council 01:00:20 The Bishop of Istanbul on Its Meaning Today 01:00:55 God’s Rich Blessing #Christianity #Documentary #Nicaea #ChurchHistory #Council #Creed #Faith #CouncilOfNicaea #Church #Arius #Unity #Ecumenism #Theology #Debate #Bishop #History #Constantine #Heresy #Canons #Synod #Dogma #Jesus #Trinity #Legend #SaintNicholas #PopeLeo #Journey #Iznik #ApostolicJourney #Turkey #Lebanon #Report #TV #New