The Nicean-Constantinoplian Creed

We believe in one God, The Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only son of God, begotten from The Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God; of the same essence as The Father. Through Him all things were made that were made. For us and for out salvation he came down from heaven; He became incarnate by The Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate: He suffered and was buried. The third day He rose again according to the scriptures. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of The Father. He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead. His Kingdom will have no end. And we believe in The Holy Ghost, The Lord and Giver of life. He proceeds from The Father, and with The Father and Son is worshiped and glorified. He spoke through the Prophets. We believe in One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and to life in the world to come. Amen.

The Symbol of Our Faith

The Nicean-Constantinoplian Creed is called "The Symbol" of our Faith because it is a foundational statement that gives us the basic dogmas of the Christianity. It was originally formulated by the First Ecumenical Council (Nicea) to combat the heresy of Arianism. It was then ratified at the Second Ecumenical Council (Constantinople) with the inclusion of the dogma of The Holy Spirit. The Creed in its given form is a majestic formulation of the Christian Faith.