creed

noun
creed \ ˈkrēd \
before 12th century{ds||1||}
  • a brief authoritative formula of religious belief
  • a set of fundamental beliefs; also : a guiding principle

Apostles' Creed

noun
Apostles' Creed \
1602
  • a Christian statement of belief ascribed to the Twelve Apostles and used especially in public worship

Athanasian Creed

noun
Athanasian Creed \
1586
  • a Christian creed originating in Europe about a.d. 400 and relating especially to the Trinity and Incarnation

Nicene Creed

noun
Nicene Creed \
circa 1569
  • a Christian creed expanded from a creed issued by the first Nicene Council, beginning "I believe in one God," and used in liturgical worship
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