This year, Christians around the world are exploring the Nicene Creed and the Council that led to its development with fresh eyes as we celebrate its 1700th anniversary. On Friday 7 February 2025, the School of the Early Church Fathers, which is a cooperative project between the Roman Catholic diocese and Orthodox church in Gent, hosted an impressive Colloquium to share some of the history and spirituality leading up to the formation of the Nicene Creed and its effects that remain in the present day.

The event took place in the Byzantine Chapel at the Old Abbey in Drongen. The list of speakers featured Fr. Dominique Verbeke (Orthodox), Prof. Dr. Maria Verhoeff (ETF, protestant), Metropolitan bishop Job Getcha of Pisidië (Orthodox), Dr. Kees den Biesen (Syrian-Orthodox), Cardinal Joseph De Kesel (Roman Catholic), Prof. Dr. Peter De Mey (KU Leuven) and the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams (Anglican).

Music and times of prayer brought to life the thoughts and experiences of the Early Church and there was a general atmosphere of ecumenical cooperation throughout.