EMBCA Announces Webinar Panel Discussion on “The Legacy of the Council of Nicaea on its 1700th Anniversary”
New York, NY — September 2025. The East Mediterranean Business Culture Alliance (EMBCA), with the blessing and under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, and in collaboration with the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s Academia Symposium Committee, proudly presents a webinar panel discussion:
“The Legacy of the Council of Nicaea on its 1700th Anniversary”
Sunday, September 14, 2025
2:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM London / 9:00 PM Athens (EEST)
The event will be moderated by Lou Katsos, EMBCA President and member of the Symposium Committee, and will feature an esteemed panel of international scholars and thought leaders:
- Prof. Alberto Melloni – University of Bologna
- Prof. Samuel Fernández – Pontifical Catholic University
- Prof. Christopher Markschies – President, Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities
- Archon Peter Stavrianidis, PhD
Why the Council of Nicaea Still Matters
Convened in 325 A.D. by Emperor Constantine, the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea was a turning point in Christian history. Its enduring legacy includes:
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Resolving the Arian controversy and affirming the full divinity of Christ
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Establishing the Nicene Creed, central to Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant traditions
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Setting a unified date for Easter
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Issuing 20 canons of Church discipline and governance
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Recognizing the authority of major sees, creating the framework for conciliar governance
Seventeen centuries later, the Council’s decisions remain foundational to Christian doctrine, unity, and theology worldwide.
A Special EMBCA Event
This webinar is part of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Academia Symposium Committee series and reflects EMBCA’s commitment to exploring the intersections of history, faith, and culture.
Registration and participation details will be available on EMBCA’s official website and channels.
Upcoming EMBCA Events
- September 14, 2025 — “The Legacy of the Council of Nicaea on its 1700th Anniversary” Webinar Panel Discussion
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