Nicene Creed in English
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The Nicene Creed, formulated at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD and later expanded at the Council of Constantinople in 381 AD, is a foundational statement of Christian belief. It was created to address theological disputes, particularly Arianism, which questioned the divinity of Christ. The creed affirms the Trinity—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—as co-equal and co-eternal, emphasizing Jesus Christ’s full divinity and humanity. It remains a central declaration in many Christian denominations, though differences exist: Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches include the phrase “proceeds from the Father,” while the Catholic version adds “and the Son” (Filioque), a key theological divergence from Orthodox Christianity. This creed is important because it unites most Christian churches in their core beliefs and sets boundaries for orthodox Christian doctrine.
Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father the Almighty, maker of heaven and hearth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being, with the Father. Through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made men. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and their kingdom has no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father [and the Son]. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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