creed
nounbefore 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
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1602
- a Christian statement of belief ascribed to the Twelve Apostles and used especially in public worship
Athanasian Creed
noun
Athanasian Creed
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1586
- a Christian creed originating in Europe about a.d. 400 and relating especially to the Trinity and Incarnation
Nicene Creed
noun
Nicene Creed
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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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