1700 years ago, the first Ecumenical Council took place in the imperial palace at Nicaea. Christian bishops gathered from Egypt, the Roman Orient, Asia Minor and beyond, and ruled that Jesus, the Son of God, truly was God, 'true God from true God', 'homoousios with the Father'.
But where were the women? And where are they now in the worldwide Christian celebrations of this event taking place in 2025?
Join us for an-all women panel of historians, theologians and Classicists asking these questions and offering our answers!
The event will be followed by a drinks reception.
Chair
Professor Lucy Grig (Professor of the History of Late Antiquity)
Panel
Professor Rachel Muers (Professor of Divinity)
Dr Sara Parvis (Senior Lecturer in Patristics)
Dr Belinda Washington (Research Co-ordinator)
Venue information
In line with fire safety regulations attendees using a wheelchair must be able to self-transfer to an evac chair in order to safely evacuate the building.
This venue is fully accessible however, if you require disabled access, please email pippa.innes@ed.ac.uk so that we can ensure we accommodate this.
