He had accorded Christian clergymen privileges formerly granted to pagan priests. ” As a result, “Constantine was in a position strongly to influence ​ — perhaps even to dictate — ​ the course of events at Nicaea. ”
चार्ल्स फ्रीमन ने लिखा कि इस सभा के बाद से, चर्च के मामलों में सम्राटों की दखलअंदाज़ी बढ़ गयी ।