Nicene Creed

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Etymology

Named after the council of Nicaea in 325, called by the Emperor Constantine I to settle the question of the nature of Christ.

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The Nicene Creed

  1. The first official creed of the early Christian church, stating the basic tenets of the Christian faith, including the nature of the Holy Trinity
    Synonyms: Nicene Faith, Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed

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