Term
First Council of Constantinople
Also known as Niceno-Constantinopolitan symbol · Nicene Creed
The second ecumenical council (381) which sought to settle the Arian controversy and produced the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed.
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Definition
The second ecumenical council of the church in 381. It is esteemed more for its decrees than its convocation or composition. The purpose of the Council was to settle the Arian controversy. The major contribution of this Council was the Niceno-Constantinopolitan symbol or the Nicene Creed.
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Last revised August 14, 2026