Church and state were intertwined when the Emperor Constantine legalised Christianity in 313. While it meant Christians no longer were persecuted, new challenges and difficulties awaited believers. Resolution of doctrinal arguments was now a political problem as much as anything. At best, such theological clashes meant that Christians would not talk to each other and,…
St Athanasius, staunch defender of truth at Nicaea and beyond
Pope greets delegates for conference on Council of Nicea

