Athanasian Creed

n. A Christian creed dating probably from the fifth century, originally attributed to Athanasius but now considered to be of unknown origin.

Athanasian Creed

n (Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity a profession of faith widely used in the Western Church which, although formerly attributed to Athanasius, probably originated in Gaul between 381 and 428 ad

Ath′ana′sian Creed′

n. a creed or formulary of Christian faith, formerly ascribed to Athanasius. [1580–90]

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Athanasian Creed - a Christian profession of faithcredo, creed - any system of principles or beliefs

Athanasian Creed

(ăthənā`zhən), exact, elaborate Roman Catholic statement on the Trinity and the Incarnation. It is no longer believed to have been written by AthanasiusAthanasius, Saint
, c.297–373, patriarch of Alexandria (328–73), Doctor of the Church, great champion of orthodoxy during the Arian crisis of the 4th cent. (see Arianism).
..... Click the link for more information. , but rather by an unknown Western author of the 6th cent. An English translation appears in the English Book of Common Prayer. It is sometimes called Quicumque or Quicumque Vult [whoever wishes (to be saved)].

Athanasian Creed

Related to Athanasian Creed: Athanasius, Apostles Creed, Nicene Creed

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noun a Christian profession of faith

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