"Nicaea is not only a place for theological reflection: This Council was also the fruit of the profound witness of faith by so many people who gave their lives for the faith in the first three centuries of Christianity. This witness, in a sense, prepared the outcome of the Council. For us today, the memory of this witness of faith is the most important thing, because it inspires and strengthens us in the challenges we live in the present"
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The Archbishop of Smyrna: "We are awaiting Pope Leo XIV's visit to Nicaea (27 June 2025) Fides News Agency
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