Both the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church recognize as ecumenical the first seven councils, held from the 4th to the 9th centuries.

Jun 1, 1993 · There have been 21 Ecumenical or General Councils of the bishops of the Catholic Church. Click here to learn more about the 21 Ecumenical Councils.

Jun 8, 2025 · Many sacred beliefs of our Catholic faith can be traced to the 21 ecumenical councils held since the fourth century. Called either an ecumenical (universal) or a general …

Home > Catholic Library > The 21 Ecumenical Councils. Summary: The Council of Nicaea lasted two months and twelve days. Three hundred and eighteen bishops were present. Hosius, …

Apr 16, 2025 · What Are the Ecumenical Councils? Ecumenical Councils are official assemblies of Church leaders convened to discuss and settle matters of doctrine and practice. The term …

Jul 18, 2025 · Called either an ecumenical (universal) or a general council, these terms are often used interchangeably. Councils consist of the church’s bishops from around the world …

Every several hundred years, cardinals, bishops, priests, theologians and other Catholic leaders, get together under the leadership of the Pope to discuss doctrine and the future of the Church. …

Sep 24, 2024 · Beginning with the apostles in the book of Acts in Jerusalem, a gathering of Christian leaders has proved essential to defining the faith. The seven general Ecumenical …

Ecumenical Councils are formal gatherings of Christian leaders who convene to resolve theological disputes, establish doctrinal consistency, and address matters of faith and practice …

Dec 19, 2024 · The ecumenical councils were official gatherings of church leaders from all over the Christian world (the word ecumenical meaning, “representing the whole of a body of …