Athanasian Creed
Although St. Athanasius (293-373 A.D.) did not write this Creed, as it does not date back further than the 6th century, it is named after that champion of orthodoxy against Arianism. It originated in the Western Church and is not recognized by the Eastern Church today. Apart from the opening and closing sentences, this “symbol” (another name for a creed) consists of two parts: the doctrine of the Trinity (3-28) and the doctrine of Christ’s Incarnation and two natures (29-43).
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