Arianism and Its Relevance Today

Janusz Królikowski

The Pontifical University of John Paul II , Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3929-6008


Abstract

The anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, which remindsus of the fundamental significance of the Nicene doctrine associated with the concept of homoousios, calls for renewed reflection on the origins and essence of Arianism, as it caused one of the most serious crises ever to affect the Church. The problem ocurred many times over the centuries, but the Nicene doctrine was the basis for the Church’s response and for rebuilding the authenticity of the faith. In the contemporary Church, too, there are certain signs of a return to Arianism, which theology must address in the name of the authenticity of its ecclesial mission.




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Published
2025-12-10



Janusz Królikowski 
The Pontifical University of John Paul II https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3929-6008



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