Nicene Creed (Noun)
Meaning
(Christianity) a formal creed summarizing Christian beliefs; first adopted in 325 and later expanded.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Nicene Creed serves as a foundation for understanding the doctrine of the Holy Trinity in Christianity.
- In 451 AD, the Council of Chalcedon reaffirmed the Nicene Creed as a fundamental expression of Christian faith.
- Many Christian denominations recite the Nicene Creed during their worship services.
- The Nicene Creed explicitly states that Jesus Christ is of one substance with the Father.
- The Nicene Creed is an essential part of the liturgy and serves as a unifying statement of faith across various Christian traditions.