History of the Day
History of the Day: Did a Fourth-century Council Actually Order People Not to Rest on Shabbath?
Published September 12, 2026 at 13:10 UTC
Today's question from the record - what actually happened, and why it still matters.
Yes. Canon 29 says Christianoi must not "Judaize" by resting on the Shabbath, and gives the opposite instruction, they must work on that day, telling them to honor the "Lord's Day" and, if possible...