Nicene Creed

noun

: a Christian creed expanded from a creed issued by the first Nicene Council, beginning "I believe in one God," and used in liturgical worship

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1569, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Nicene Creed was circa 1569

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“Nicene Creed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nicene%20Creed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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