The development of the iconography of the First
Ecumenical Council (325) in ecclesiastical painting
The development of the iconography of the First
Ecumenical Council (325) in ecclesiastical painting
Author(s): Ilie Melniciuc-PuicăSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: ”Ecumenical council”; ”iconography”; ”ecclesial interpretation”; ”Jesus Christ”; ”hierarchs”;
Summary/Abstract: The defense of the true faith was the concern of the Orthodox hierarchs, immediately after Christianity was recognized in the Roman Empire. Doctrinal disputes took place in local synods, preceding the First Ecumenical Council (325) of Nicaea. Convened by Saint Constantine with the aim of reconciling previous heretical deviations, the First Ecumenical Council established the confession of faith in the Holy Trinity, concluding with the words “and in the Holy Spirit” only eight of the twelve articles of the current Nicene Constantinopolitan Creed. Iconographic reception identifies visions prior to 325 (St. Peter of Alexandria in the dialogue vision with Christ - 311 AD and the dispute between St. Nicholas and Arius), as well as the synodal expression of St. Spyridon bishop of Tremithus regarding the composition of a brick. The three iconographic hypostases will be analyzed from the perspective of ecclesial and Eucharistic symbolism, which complements the dogmatic decisions of the Ecumenical Council.
Journal: Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi. Teologie Ortodoxă
- Issue Year: 30/2025
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 121-132
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
