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    The council of Nicaea was the first Ecumenical Council of Church history. It took place in 325 AD in the town of Nicaea (Britannica). Nicaea, which is present day Turkey, welcomed multiple Bishops into its gates in the year that the council took place (Mcguckin). At the council, they covered various topics of conversation and tried to settle many dogmatic disputes that arose over the years. Ecumenical councils, like this one, are very important to the Catholic faith. The council of Nicaea is important

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    The Second Vatican Council The Second Vatican Council, or Vatican II as it is often called, was an Ecumenical Council, (which means it affected the worldwide Christian community) of the Roman Catholic Church. It began on October 11, 1962 under, Pope John XXIII with over two thousand attendants (Hollis 23). The council ended on December 8, 1965, with Pope Paul VI presiding over the council due to the death of Pope John XXIII in 1963. The council consisted of four different sessions convening

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    The task of the first Vatican Council is clearly defined in the following declaration at the opening of the Council: “ The Holy Catholic Apostolic Roman Church believes and confesses that there is one true and living God, Creator and Lord of heaven and earth, Almighty, Eternal, Immense, Incomprehensible, Infinite in intelligence, in will, and in all perfection, who, as being one, sole, absolutely simple and immutable spiritual substance, is to be declared as really and essentially distinct from

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    To please the Council of Ephesus and the Church, Cyril of Alexandria and John of Antioch agreed on a compromise that met the concerns of both sides. This compromise stated that Jesus was both the “perfect God and perfect man composed of rational soul and body…consubstantial to the Father as to his divinity and consubstantial to us as to his humanity” (Kereszty, pg. 248). This meant that Jesus was a human of divine nature, recognizing these two physeis. Unfortunately, this compromise did not last

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    What was the Second Vatican Council Church? The second vatican council was the 21st representative of different catholic churches recognised by the Roman catholic church. It was organised by Pope John the thirteenth on January 25, 1959 in Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican city, Rome and existed until 1965. It’s purpose was to renew the spiritual relations of the church so that they may reconsider the church practises and also pray with other denominations (A religious denomination is a secondary group

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    The 2nd Vatican Council Essay

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    The 2nd Vatican Council Starting with the First Council of Nicaea in 325 the Catholic Church established a tradition of ecumenical Council meetings to help decide on and shape the future of the Church. The most recent Council, called Vatican II, is considered to be both the largest ever in scope and also the most ground breaking in the amount of change it yielded. The changes in doctrine, dogma and procedure they enacted had major effects both inside and outside the Catholic Church and continue

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    CHAPTER FOUR RESULT AND DISCUSSION Chapter three has displayed the methodology that is going to be adopted with these research works which include the review of earlier research materials and analysing the effect of some projects that has been carried out in other areas that has gone through the related conditions. This chapter shows the breakdown of the data gathered in line with this research work; this information will be critically analysed using the BREEAM as the standard for the analysis.

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    The Second Vatican Council The Second Vatican Council was called by Pope John Paul XXIII in 1959 but wasn’t open until 1962. Pope John Paul XXIII felt the need to call the council to bring the church up to date. It was known as the reformation of the church. The Second Vatican Council was the 21st ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church, only that its members weren’t limited to European based bishops. The council held four sessions between the years of 1962-1965. These sessions were

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    works, as well as texts concerning the role of Athanasius throughout the fourth century, it has become evident that St. Athanasius of Alexandria impacted the Trinitarian Controversy most significantly through his noteworthy orations, his role at the Council of Nicaea, and most importantly, his commitment to the betterment of the Catholic Church. Athanasius is known as a Church Father, a renowned Christian theologian, and a defender of Trinitarianism.

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    The Second Vatican Council and Its Lasting Effects Kevin Buckley 11/21/16 THE 1000C Dr. Holland As time constantly presses forward and the earth continues to revolve, the world will never stop progressing and adapting to better suit the needs of mankind. The evolution of religion has greatly enhanced the quality of life for humanity by providing individuals with a strong belief system that is now the foundation of many peoples’ core values. One universal religion that has undergone extensive

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