The Archdiocese of Bangalore in the southern Indian state of Karnataka joined the universal Church in commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea with special “Creed Sunday” celebrations on August 17, Catholic Connect reported.
The historic Council of Nicaea, held in 325 A.D. under Emperor Constantine, produced the Nicene Creed, a profession of faith affirming the divinity of Christ and the central truths of Christianity.
Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore, together with Auxiliary Bishops Susai Nathan and Arokiaraj Sathish Kumar, led the archdiocesan observance organized by the Commission for Theology and Doctrine. Parishes across the archdiocese highlighted the Creed in their Sunday liturgies, with priests explaining its theological depth and relevance.
Catechism classes leading up to the event helped children and youth understand the origins and meaning of the Creed. At St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, a creative presentation saw young people dressed as biblical figures join the congregation in a solemn recitation of the Creed, symbolizing continuity of faith through salvation history.
According to Catholic Connect, the Archdiocese emphasized that the celebration was not just about history, but about reclaiming the Creed as a living expression of belief, identity, and unity in Christ.
In a world often questioning faith, the Nicene Creed remains a timeless proclamation: “We believe.”
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