In 2025, we mark the 1700th anniversary of the world’s first Ecumenical Council. The Council of Nicaea, held in 325AD, brought together 318 bishops to affirm the Apostolic Faith and the Church’s belief in the triune God, as proclaimed in the Nicean Creed.
The Council of Nicaea in 325AD was the first ecumenical council of the Christian Church and is widely regarded as one of the most important events in Christian history. The event, requested by St. Constantine the Great, played a critical role in overcoming the heresy of the Arianism and shaping the theological foundation and unity of Christianity.
You can learn more about the history of the Council of Nicaea here.
May 2025
1/2 May: Festal Services for the Feast of St Athanasius the Great
11 May: Inauguration of icon of Ss Sylvester of Rome and Hosius of Cordaba
20/21 May: Festal Services for Ss. Constantine & Eleni
24 May– 6 June: Icon Exhibition at St Julian’s Church, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UH
25 May: Mosaic Choir Concert
26 May: Pilgrimage to St Melangell’s Shrine, Pennant Melangell with Great Vespers
28/29 May: Holy Ascension with Festal Services
30 May: Euchelaion / Holy Unction
31 May AM: Matins & Divine Liturgy followed by buffet lunch
31 May PM: Paraklesis to the 318 Holy Fathers
31 May PM: Patronal Vespers with His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas presiding
June 2025
1 June: Hierarchical Matins & Divine Liturgy with His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas presiding, followed by banquet.
21 June: Nicaea 2025 Symposium (featuring Reverend Professor John Behr)
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Saints Feasts and Readings for 03/15/2025