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The Easter Controversy

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The First Council of Nicaea

The Emperor Constantine called the First Council of Nicaea in 325. The purpose was to create a uniform date that could be observed by all Christians. On the other side were those who wanted Easter to be celebrated on a Sunday. They didn't want to rely on another religion for Christianity's holiest day.

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