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To fully grasp the significance of the Council of Nicaea, it's essential to explore the historical background leading up to the event. Arianism, originating from the teachings of Arius, proposed that while Jesus was divine, he was a created being subordinate to the Father. This argument arose during a time when the church had already been engaged in theological battles, such as combating the heretical views of Sibelius, who proposed a form of modalism. This theological discourse had laid a foundation for the refined understanding of the doctrine of the Trinity by the fourth century.