The Forgotten Heresy of Cocceianism: Understanding the Rejected Nicene Creed

Cocceianism was a Christian theological movement that emerged in the 4th century and was characterized by a rejection of the Nicene Creed, which had been established at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. The movement was led by Priest Cocceius, who argued that the Son of God was not eternal, but rather was created by God the Father at some point in time.

Cocceianism was considered a heresy by the early Church Fathers, such as Athanasius and Basil of Caesarea, who upheld the Nicene Creed and the doctrine of the eternal divinity of the Son of God. The movement had some followers in the Eastern Roman Empire, but it ultimately died out in the 5th century.

It is worth noting that Cocceianism is not a widely known or discussed theological movement today, and it is not considered a part of mainstream Christian theology. However, it is an interesting footnote in the history of Christian theology and highlights the ongoing debates and discussions that have taken place within the Church over the nature of God and the divinity of Jesus Christ.