Easter in the West would not be observed or celebrated if not for the many seminal events of the fourth century, from around 311 to 410 A.D., and especially the decision of the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D. to set the dates for Easter.
Dr. Barry Ferst of Carroll College in Montana created this chronology of fateful decisions in the fourth century.
http://www.natcath.org/NCR_Online/archives2/2000b/051900/table.htm
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