Council of Nicomedia (AD 327/328)
| Date | 327/328 |
| Location | Nicomedia |
| Key Participants | Constantine, Arius, Eusebius of Nicomedia |
| Key Events | Rehabilitation of Arius, Euzoïus, Eusebius of Nicomedia, and Theognis |
| Primary Sources | Urkunden 29–32, Eusebius VC 3.23, Athanasius Apol. C. Ar. 59.3, Philostorgius 2.7 |
There is debate among scholars as to whether a “second session of Nicaea” happened at Nicomedia in 327. Philostorgius indicates that Arius, Euzoïus, Eusebius, and Theognis were called to Nicomedia for a council in 327, the letters Urk 29–32 and Eusebius fit this timeline. The only problem is Athanasius’ statement that Alexander died five months after the Council of Nicaea. This difficulty has led some scholars to reject a council in 327, but most accept this timeline.
Bibliography
R.P.C. Hanson, The Search for the Christian Doctrine of God, (New York: T&T Clark, 1988).
T.D. Barnes, Athanasius and Constantius, (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1993).
Created 5/1/2025 by Jacob Schwark
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