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Apostles' Creed [1 record]

Record 1 2011-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Christian Theology
DEF

A statement of Christian faith widely used in Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches, and recognized by the Orthodox Churches.

OBS

It stresses the trinitarian nature of God (as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and the work of Christ.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théologies chrétiennes
CONT

Au cours de la messe catholique du dimanche et des jours de fête, les fidèles récitent le Symbole des Apôtres ou le Symbole de Nicée-Constantinople.

OBS

Le Symbole des Apôtres ou Credo des Apôtres est ainsi nommé parce qu'on a longtemps cru qu'il avait été rédigé par les Apôtres le jour de la Pentecôte.

OBS

Credo des Apôtres : «Credo» signifie «je crois» en latin. Les professions de foi chrétiennes débutent par ce mot.

Spanish

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