
2025 is 1700 years since the Nicene Creed was formed. The city of Nicaea offers many insights into the history of Christianity for those willing to seek them out. This tour will visit the key spots that tell the story of what happened since the time of the Nicene Creed. A good two-day visit will provide enough time to visit all the main ruins of this city. Here is my Google map walking tour.
Council of 325
The council of 325 decided many important theological issues, especially concerning the Oneness in Trinity in relationship to the person of Jesus Christ. These early believers were attempting to define what they knew in the Scriptures by formulating doctrinal statements that would bring unity and focus for the church.[1]https://earlychurchtexts.com/public/creed_of_nicaea_325.htm
In my walking tour, I visit the Northern Walls, the Iznik Hagia Sophia, the Sunken (now partially exposed) Byzantine Basilica, and the Iznik Courtyard Museum. This page begins the write-ups, and please see my other blogs for more details.
The (Un-) Sunken Basilica of Neophantos

Youtube Exploration of this site:
Walking tour map of Ancient Nicea. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1s2OfrX7zySILIBLY98lQphorMbHQUzk&usp=sharing
References
↑1 | https://earlychurchtexts.com/public/creed_of_nicaea_325.htm |
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