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137- The Christian Emperor

The History of Rome

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Constantine's Council of Nicea

Constantine ordered the side of the council to be moved to the port city of nicea, and then invited all the western bishops to attend as well. Though it doesn't seem like a great turnout, with each bishop being allowed to bring along a few priests and deacons to act as aids. With so many bishops convening in one place, the church leadership took the opportunity to rule on a whole host of internal disagreements.

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