The Living Spirit of Nicaea

A Symposium Commemorating the 1700th Anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council (325 AD)

St Athanasius College is honoured to host a landmark symposium marking 1700 years since the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325 AD)—a pivotal moment in the history of Christianity.  Speakers will explore the legacy of Nicaea from a variety of perspectives—historical, theological, liturgical, iconographic, as well as its ongoing influence on social and contemporary issues.

Keynote speakers

• Prof. Sebastian Brock (University of Oxford)
• Prof. Peter Bouteneff (St Vladimir’s Theological Seminary, New York)

Event Details

Date: 20–22 June 2025

Hybrid In-person and online options

Symposium Schedule

• Friday 20 June (6:15pm – 8:30pm): Completely online via Zoom.
• Saturday 21 June (9:15am – 6pm): Papers will be presented in-person at our Melbourne city campus (279 La Trobe St), and will also be broadcast live via Zoom.
• Sunday 22 June (1:15pm – 4:30pm): Completely online via Zoom.

More information

Conference information, program and registration are now available at: https://sac.edu.au/nicaea2025/