In an attempt to support christianity in the roman empire, the bishops met and defined their beliefs at the first major church council, the first council of held in asia minor in 325 ce.

In an attempt to support christianity in the roman empire, the bishops met and defined their beliefs at the first major church council, the first council of Nicaea, held in asia minor in 325 ce.

might be agreeing to participate ethically with other european nations in the slave trade

or notifying other european nations when taking possession   of african territories