Ante-Nicene

The term Ante-Nicene refers to the time period in Christian history before the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea in 325. Ante-Nicene is most often used to identify the Fathers of the Church who lived before the council and their writings.

See also

• Timeline of Church History (Apostolic Era (33-100)) Apostolic Era (33-100)
• Timeline of Church History (Ante-Nicene Era (100-325)) Ante-Nicene Era (100-325)