5 Things That Might Surprise You in the Nicene Canons

Most people have heard of the Nicene Creed—but fewer realize that the Council of Nicaea also issued 20 canons that reveal how the early Church functioned. In this video, we look at five of the most surprising things found in those canons, including an early reference to Lent, strict expectations for clergy, a three-stage penance system, and more. If you're interested in how the early Church actually functioned, these canons offer a helpful window into its priorities and practices.

📚 *Book Recommendations*
Know the Creeds and Councils
by Justin S. Holcomb @DioceseCF
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The Nicene Creed: What You Need to Know about the Most Important Creed Ever Written
by Kevin Deyoung @ChristCovenantChurchMatthews
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▶️ Video Recommendation
The 20 Canons of the Council of Nicaea (Explained Briefly)
youtu.be/XGxjgMmCQi0

Watch another video on the Council of Nicaea here: www.youtube.com/playlist

📜 *Video Chapters*
0:00 - Introduction
0:37 - Lent is Already an Established Season
1:32 - Fully Developed Episcopal Church Government
3:20 - Three-Stage Penance System
5:05 - Clergy had to be Blameless
6:16 - Can't Lend Money at Interest (Usury)
7:16 - Get a Brief Overview of all 20 Canons
7:25 - Book Recommendation

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