The fourth century purposely gathered the religious leaders of the day to clearly define what the Bible says about the most essential teachings. So what about today? We have explored all the remains of the 20 churches that once stood in ancient Nicaea, but how does the Nicene Creed challenge Iznik today? The city hosted the council; what would people say about the creed’s beliefs today?
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Byzantine Finds outside of the city of Nicaea – Iznik
Many archaeological digs continue to reveal beautiful finds, such as the fresco of Jesus the Good Shepherd in Iznik. Some key and extraordinary archaeological finds have been found outside the ancient walls of Nicaea (Iznik) in Türkiye. Let’s consider what they are, and if you visit them, you’ll most likely need extra time to find them.
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The Ten Known Churches of Nicomedia (Izmit) – Part 2
The later Byzantine churches of Nicomedia are mainly from the 9th to the 19th century. Let’s see what we can find, which is primarily based on oral and literary history. In 1888, the ancient city of Nicomedia became Izmit. In this section, we will research some of the later churches found on our list.
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The Ten Known Churches of Nicomedia (Izmit) – Part 1
Nicomedia hosted the Eastern Roman capital from 286 to 330 AD. This city that buried hundreds, if not thousands, of martyrs has historically been known as an essential Christian city, but is now totally forgotten. Even the churches from the past have been covered up, like the multiple layers of history that sit below the modern city of Izmit. Ten known churches can be found in the historic and archeology evidence.
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Izmit’s Ancient Churches Found – but Where are They?
Historically, many churches existed in ancient Izmit – Nicomedia. Where were the ancient churches of Izmit? Let’s look at the little evidence that remains to give us insight into where the churches were.
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Hidden Crosses at the Kocaeli Archeology Museum
The Kocaeli Archeology Museum in Izmit provides insight into the significant Christian history of Nicomedia. Numerous crosses on pillars, monuments, and oil lamps demonstrate how the cross became a life-changing and worth-dying-for symbol.
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