The Council of Nicea (787): The meeting

This article examines the Second Council of Nicea (787) and its landmark decision regarding the use of religious images and icons in Christian worship. Kuiper explains how the council navigated the theological controversy over whether depicting Christ and saints in art violated the second commandment, ultimately establishing a distinction between reverence for images and worship due to God alone. The resource provides historical context for understanding how this ecumenical council shaped both Western and Eastern Orthodox theology and practice.