The Nicene Creed (Latin: Symbolum Nicenum), Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed or Icon/Symbol of the Faith, is the most widespread Christian statement of faith. The Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed is the most widely accepted creed in the Christian church, it is up to present time in use in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Coptic, Nestorian, Roman Catholic, Anglican, and most Protestant churches. Nicene Creed - Nomenclature. There are several designations for the two Nicene c ...

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• Nicene Creed - Modern usage
• Nicene Creed - Controversy of Christian definition
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• Nicene Creed - Comparison between creed of 325 and creed of 381
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The purpose of a Christian creed was to establish conformity of belief, uniquely essential for Christians, and by public professions of the faith, to identify heretics or any disconformity within each community. The Creed is an epitome, not a full definition, of what is required for personal orthodoxy. It was hoped that by memorizing this summary of the faith, lay people without extensive theological training would still be able to recogniz ...

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The Apostles' Creed (in Latin, Symbolum Apostolorum), is an early statement of Christian belief, possibly from the first or second century, but more likely post-Nicene Creed in the early 4th Century AD. The theological specifics of the creed appear to be a refutation of Gnosticism, an early heresy. The Apostles' Creed is widely used by a number of Christian denominations for both liturgical and catechetical purposes, most visibly by liturgical churches of Western tradition, including Roman (Latin-rite) Catholic churches, Lutheran churches, member churches of the A ...

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• Apostles' Creed - Methodism
• Apostles' Creed - Rites of Baptism in Western Liturgical Christianity
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• Apostles' Creed - Roman Catholic and Lutheran Rite of Baptism
• Apostles' Creed - Roman Catholic Profession of Faith at Mass
• Apostles' Creed - Origin of the Creed
• Apostles' Creed - Theological issues

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Catholic (literally meaning: according to (kata-) the whole (holos) or more generally "universal" in Greek) is a Christian religious term with a number of meanings: The term catholic (lower-case c) can refer to the notion that all Christians are part of one Church, regardless of denominational divisions. This "universal" interpretation is often used to understand the phrase "one holy catholic and apostolic Church" in the Nicene Creed, the phrase "the catholic faith" in the Athanasian Creed, and the ph ...

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The Council of Sirmium is the name primarily given to the third Council of Sirmium which marked a temporary compromise between Arianism and the Western bishops of the Christian church. In all, there were four councils held at Sirmium (now Sremska Mitrovica in the Vojvodina province of Serbia and Montenegro) between 347 AD and 359 AD of which at least three dealt primarily with the Arian issue. All of these councils were held under the rule of Constantius II who was sympathetic to the Arians. Council of Sirmium - Backgrou ...

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The Athanasian Creed (Quicunque vult) is a statement of Christian doctrine traditionally ascribed to St. Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria, who lived in the 4th century. However most of today's historians agree that in all probability it was originally written in Latin, not in Greek, and thus Athanasius cannot have been the original author. Its theology is closely akin to that found in the writing of western theologians, especially Ambrose of Milan. It was designed to overcome Arianism. Liturgically, this Creed was recited at the Sunday Office of Prime in th ...

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Athanasius of Alexandria (also spelled "Athanasios") (298–May 2, 373) was a Christian bishop, the Patriarch of Alexandria, in the fourth century. He is revered as a saint by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, and regarded as a great leader and doctor of the Church by Protestants. Roman Catholics have declared him one of 33 Doctors of the Church. His feast day is January 18. Athanasius of Alexandria - Historical significance. In about 319, when Athanasius was a deacon, a presby ...

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Articles of faith are formal creeds, or lists of beliefs, sometimes numbered, and often beginning with "We believe...", which attempt to more or less define the fundamental theology of a given religion and/or church. Articles of faith are common in both Christianity and Islam. Articles of Faith - Catholicism. The Nicene Creed and the shorter Apostles' Creed are articles, or professions of Faith said by members of the Roman Catholic Church. The Nicene is predominantly recited during the Catholic mass while t ...

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In Christian theology the filioque clause or filioque controversy (filioque meaning "and the Son") is a disputed part of the Nicene Creed and is most often referred to as simply "filioque" or "the filioque." Filioque clause - Explanation of the creed. Following John 15:26b, the Nicene Creed states that the Holy Spirit "proceeds from the Father." This creed was first promulgated at the First Council of Nicea in 325 and modified at the First Council of Constantinople in 381. Hence, it is also ca ...

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The Consultation on Common Texts is an ecumenical group that has been meeting since the mid-1960s to define common texts for Christian liturgical use. These texts have included the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, and other liturgial texts such as the Gloria and Lord's Prayer. Three versions of these texts were released in 1971, 1972, and 1972 (when the group was known as the International Consultation on English Texts, or ICET). See the Lord's Prayer page for the ICET text and a comparision to alternative English-language texts. They have also defined the Revised Common L ...

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Events May 20 - First Council of Nicaea - first "Ecumenical Council" of the Christian Church: The Nicene Creed is formulated, the date of Easter is discussed. Gladiatorial combat is outlawed in the Roman Empire. The Church of the Nativity is built in Bethlehem Jin Cheng Di succeeds Jin Ming Di as emperor of China. Births Procopius, attempted usurper of the Roman Empire (approximate date) Ammianus Marcellinus, ...

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In Christianity, Psilanthropism or Socinianism is a Christological view that denies the divine nature of Jesus. The presumed etymology of "psilanthropism" stems from the Greek psilo (merely, only) and anthropos (man, human being). Psilanthropism was rejected by the ecumenical councils, especially in the First Council of Nicaea, which was convened to deal directly with this. Compare with: Heresy See: Nicene Creed, Holy Trinity, Arian, Socinianism ...

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Events Synod of Toledo: The filioque clause is added to the Nicene Creed Merovech becomes king of the Franks Battle of the Utus: Attila the Hun meets the Eastern Romans in an indecisive battle. The Huns invade the Balkans as far as Thermopylae. Sofia destroyed by the Huns Flavian becomes bishop of Constantinople. The first English kingdom in Britain is created when Vortigern grants Thanet in Kent to the Saxon leader Hengist. The first entry in the Annales Cambriæ refers to this year. Earthquakes level most of the walls of Constantinople, w ...

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587 - Events. End of the Nan Liang Dynasty in China. Emperor Sushun ascends to the throne of Japan. Sledda becomes king of Essex. First use of the filioque clause in the Nicene Creed, used against the Arians in Spain. Guntram, king of Paris, adopts Childebert II. 587 - Births. Theuderic II of Austrasia 587 - Deaths. Emperor Yōmei, of Japan David, patron saint of Wal ...

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Arius (AD 256 - 336, poss. in North Africa) was an early Christian theologian, who taught that the Son of God was not eternal, and was subordinate to God the Father (a view known generally as Arianism). Although he attracted considerable support at the time (and since), Arius's views were deemed heretical at the Council of Nicaea, leading to the formation of the Nicene Creed. Arius is also known as Arius of Alexandria. He was possibly of Libyan and Berber descent. His father's name is given as Ammonius. He was made presbyter of ...

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431 - Events. June - Council of Ephesus: Nestorianism is rejected, the Nicene creed is declared to be complete. Nestorius is deposed from his see. October 1 - Maximianus is enthroned as Patriarch of Constantinople. Marcian (future Eastern Roman Emperor), is captured while fighting the Vandals. Hippo Regius becomes the capital of the Vandal kingdom. Proclus begins studying at the Academy in Athens. Aëtius pushes the Franks back across the Somme. Pope Cel ...

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381 - Events. First Council of Constantinople - second Ecumenical council of the Christian Church: The Nicene creed is affirmed and extended, Apollinarism is declared a heresy. Council of Aquileia: under the guidance of Ambrose, the chief Arianist bishops Palladius and Secundadius are deposed. Flavian succeeds Meletius as Patriarch of Antioch. Timothy succeeds Peter as Patriarch of Alexandria. A deputation from the Roman Senate delivers to Gratianus the robe of the Pontif ...

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