2025 was the anniversary of the inception of the Nicene Creed, which took place in Nicaea, present day Izmir in Turkey.  As Izmir is in our diocese, we were inspired to take time to reflect anew at the words of the Nicene Creed.  This special year was full of reflection and study all aimed at helping us to see afresh the faith that holds us together. Bishop Robert said;

"I am excited this anniversary year to be declaring with Christians across the globe God’s saving intent for humanity as expressed in our ancient creed."

As we move forward from 2025, we continue to reflect as we journey together - and so the resources and articles from that time are below:

Every Sunday, we say the words of the Nicene Creed in our service. These words unite us in our Anglican faith – across our diocese from Norway to Morocco and across the world, hundreds of thousands of people in church say the same words together as a proclamation of our shared faith.

1700 years ago this year, the foundations of the Nicene Creed were written in Nicaea.  Therefore, much of the global church is using this anniversary as an opportunity to breathe new life into the words we say each week and to celebrate that which unites us.  As Nicaea is in Iznik, in modern-day Turkey and therefore our diocese, we have a unique and special reason to celebrate. Throughout 2025 we have thus held several events and published a range of resources, see below. 

We encourage all within our chaplaincy communities to look at the Creed afresh.  If you would like to join the conversation, please just let us know at communications@europe.anglican.org.