Alexandros the Martyr, Bishop of Jerusalem
He was born in Cappadocia around the year 170. He enthusiastically followed the lessons of the Alexandria School of Christian Education and studied under its most famous teachers, such as Pantheon […]
Basil the Great
His life Saint Basil was born in Caesarea, Cappadocia[1] in the year 330 AD. From a prominent aristocratic family. His paternal grandfather was called Basilius. He left everything
The holy icon, a historical and doctrinal overview
The beginning of the use of icons: The historian Eusebius narrates that he saw a statue of the Lord Jesus in Banias, Mount Hermon, and that he saw real icons of the apostles.
Between the heresy of Arius and the Council of Nicaea
Repercussions of Arius' heresy: Alexandros learned about what Arius taught and heard the objection of some believers to these new teachings. He called the two parties to discuss
First Ecumenical Council - First Council of Nicaea
Call to convene a council: (325) Constantine called on all bishops from all parts of the empire to consult and exchange opinions. Determine the meeting place
The hatred of the Arians and the Council of Antioch
Conspiracy against the Bishop of Antioch: The Ecumenical Council was unable to eradicate the seeds of discord. When some of the assembled bishops returned to their dioceses, the