Athanasian Creed Definition

noun
A Christian creed dating probably from the fifth century, originally attributed to Athanasius but now considered to be of unknown origin.
American Heritage
A 4th-5th cent. statement of Christian beliefs of unknown authorship, formerly attributed to Athanasius: as opposed to Arianism, it emphasizes faith in the Trinity.
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Athanasian Creed Sentence Examples

  • The Athanasian Creed is an instruction designed to confute heresies which were current in the 5th century.

  • In 1629 he tions of the faith such as the Athanasian Creed published a confession in which he attempted to incorporate ideas of the reformers while preserving the leading ideas of Eastern traditional theology.

  • On Sundays the Athanasian Creed is said at prime.

  • Although at one period he certainly shrank from reciting the Athanasian Creed in church, he was towards the close of his life found ready to join an association for the defence of this formulary.

  • Still stronger was the feeling caused by his efforts to make the recital of the Athanasian Creed optional instead of imperative in the Anglican Church.

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