Easter Date Disputes

The debate over when to celebrate Easter created a significant divide in early Christianity, with some advocating for the 14th of Nisan while others favored a Sunday observance. Influential figures like Polycarp argued for the former, claiming a direct connection to the apostle John. To resolve these conflicting practices, Constantine convened the first council of Nicaea in 325, aiming to unify the celebration of Easter across the Christian world.