Nicene Creed
English
Etymology
Named after the council of Nicaea in 325, called by the Emperor Constantine I to settle the question of the nature of Christ.
Proper noun
- 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
Translations
official creed of the early Christian church stating tenets of the Christian faith
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See also
- Translated text of the Nicene Creed from Wikisource
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