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| Statue of Pope Saint Sylvester at the Church of Saint Sylvester Pisa, Italy |
History
Born in Rome and ordained by Pope
Saint Marcellinus, Sylvester was accustomed to Christian persecution. Then Emperor
Constantine made Christianity legal, and two years later, Sylvester became
Pope. One of the most important gatherings in Church history happened during
his papacy: the Council of Nicea in 325, where hundreds of priests, bishops and
theologians met to talk about what God wanted to do with the Church. But Pope Sylvester was too old to go. He sent
two priests to represent him. When the Council ended. Pope Sylvester agreed
with all their decisions, including the Nicene Creed
Activity
At every Sunday Mass, we stand
together to pray the Nicene Creed. Read it together today. Do you know it by
heart? If you memorize it, it’s easier to think through what the words mean as
you say them at Mass. Work on memorizing the Creed today if you haven’t
already.
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