From Nicaea to Today: The Enduring Legacy of Synodality and Unity in the Church
A presentation of Bishop Maxim of Los Angeles at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops held in Baltimore, November 12, 2024
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to participate in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It is a great honor to stand before you and discuss the significance of the First Ecumenical Council held in Nicaea in 325 AD—an event that marked the beginning of a transformative era for the Church.Allow me to begin by offering a few words on the historical context of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea in 325, followed by a reflection on the messages that Nicaea continues to offer to the Church today. The Council’s call for unity in diversity serves as a powerful reminder that even in our differences, we are bound by a common purpose—the love of Christ and the mission to spread His Gospel.