1700 YEARS SINCE THE FORMULATION OF THE NICEAN CREED (325-2025)
1700 YEARS SINCE THE FORMULATION OF THE NICEAN CREED (325-2025)

Summary/Abstract: The formulation of the Symbol of Faith took place during the first two EcumenicalSynods, of Nicaea (in 325) and of Constantinople (in 381), which have given it the name of Nicene-Constantinopolitan Symbol of Faith (Creed), in answer to two of the great heresies of the 4th century, the Arian heresy and the heresy of the Pneumatomachi (Macedonians), both considered anti-Trinitarian heresies and both being marked by fierce theological confrontations and disputes concerning the dogma of the Holy Trinity. In this context, considering how serious the believers’confusion had become, the Church had to officially present its Orthodox perspective.This resulted in the formulation of the “Symbol of Faith” confessed by the whole Christian Church for over 17 centuries. The formula established back then represents an exemplary sacred unity between Scripture, Tradition and Church, an admirable dogmatic synthesis of the Christian conscience.

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