Asia Sunday is celebrated annually on the closest Sunday to 20th May, it commemorates the founding of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA). This year as the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea held in AD 325, is being commemorated, the CCA have decided to focus the year’s theme in the context of Nicaea-1700 and its significance today.

The Council of Nicaea, was a pivotal moment in Church history. It confirmed the view of God as 3 in 1 a Triune God, as expressed by Jesus at his ascension. While the word Trinity does not appear in the Bible, the elements of the Trinity are fully present in both the Old & New Testaments. The Council of Nicaea stopped the arguments and debates, to preserve the Apostolic faith and the unity of the Church. In spite of the minor differences between demoninations today, 'The Nicene Creed', has stood the test of time.

The Asia Conference this year calls for a spiritual pilgrimage to revisit the foundational tenets that have unified and shaped the identity of the Church through the corridors of history, signifying a dual commitment – first, to anchor faith in the Triune God in these challenging times, and second, to cultivate a spirit of unity that transcends theological differences and cultural diversities.

Jesus' teachings consistently emphasised the power of unwavering faith and love and the importance of unity. His prayer in John 17, often referred to as the High Priestly Prayer, specifically addresses the unity of the people of God, highlighting interconnectedness and oneness. He commanded us to, "Love one another". Every time we recite the Creed, we strengthen our beliefs and enrich our personal and communal identity with Christ. Asian Christians are challenged to forge a collective identity that celebrates diversity while nurturing a shared commitment to these essential tenets of the Christian faith.