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325 Late medieval Greek Orthodox icon showing Saint Nicholas of Myra slapping Arius at the First Council of Nicaea

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Theme & chronology

Section
Constantinians
Section range
AD 324–363
SubSection
Constantine the Great
Event
Council of Nicaea
Persons
Constantine I
Date
Reference
Eusebius, Life of Constantine 3; conciliar sources

Catalogue record

Artwork ID
ba60d823b6fe42b8aa
Filename
325 Late medieval Greek Orthodox icon showing Saint Nicholas of Myra slapping Arius at the First Council of Nicaea.jpg
Historical Art Gallery 2.0.3d-test

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