East Meets West: the Ecumenical Significance of Nicaea

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 09:30 am to 04:30 pm

St Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey | London

Westminster Abbey
Publisher/HostWestminster Abbey
East Meets West: the Ecumenical Significance of Nicaea
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An all-day symposium at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey. All are welcome to join.
About this Event

Keynote Speakers:

Professor Katherine Sonderegger, Virginia Theological Seminary

Dr Hans Lessing, World Communion of Reformed Churches

Dr Andrej Jeftic, Director of the Faith and Order Commission, World Council of Churches


The first Council of Nicaea was a watershed moment in Christian history, faith and practice. 1700 years on, it is celebrated by millions of Christians for the creed which bears its name, and for the clarity given in theological questions around the person of Christ. This symposium will explore the significance of the Council of Nicaea for a divided church today. Can Nicaea shed light on our models of unity? Can theological arguments heal rather than cement our divisions? What might the relationship between synodality and primacy look like in the twenty-first century? How might what we say about Jesus Christ shape our conversations around the human person, politics, and questions of justice and peace? These and other questions will shape this day, which will culminate in Choral Evensong and a celebratory reception for participants in Westminster Abbey.


All are welcome to join us for this day which is co-hosted by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, and the Church of England’s Council for Christian Unity.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey, 20 Deans Yd, London, United Kingdom

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