(Video) Screening of the documentary “Council of Nicaea”, with the participation of the Archbishop of Australia

A new documentary titled “Council of Nicaea” has been released to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council, held in Nicaea of Bithynia in 325 AD. Directed and produced by Melike Çapan, the documentary was filmed in Constantinople and sheds light on one of the most significant moments in Church history.

The production features reflections and commentary from leading figures of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, including His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, His Eminence Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Myra, and the Grand Archdeacon Alexander, along with representatives of Christian minorities in Constantinople, scholars, and academics.

Also contributing to the project was Archon Grand Chartophylax of the Ecumenical Throne, Mr. Lakis Vigas, who introduced the film during a special screening at the Patriarchal School of Marasli. The event was held in the presence of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne, Christian minority representatives, and other distinguished guests.

Both His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia and producer Melike Çapan offered remarks on the significance of the film and its message during the screening, emphasising the enduring importance of the Council of Nicaea and its impact on Christian unity and doctrine.