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The Nicene Creed

Symbolum Nicaeno-Constantinopolitanum

Nicaea 325; Constantinople 381; Western received form (with filioque) by c. 1014

The conciliar creed of the undivided Church — the most widely shared confession of Christendom.

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First Article

We believe in one Godthe Father, the Almightymaker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen

Second Article

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christthe only Son of Godeternally begotten of the FatherGod from God, Light from Light, true God from true Godof one Being with the Fatherthrough him all things were madeFor us and for our salvation he came down from heavenwas incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made manFor our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buriedon the third day he rose again in accordance with the ScripturesHe ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the FatherHe will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end

Third Article

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of lifewho proceeds from the Father [and the Son]who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorifiedwho has spoken through the prophetsWe believe in one holy catholic and apostolic ChurchWe acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sinsWe look for the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come. Amen.

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