Apostles' Creed

American

noun

a creed, dating back to about a.d. 400, traditionally ascribed to Christ's apostles and having widespread acceptance in the Christian church. It begins “I believe in God the Father Almighty.”

Apostles' Creed British

noun

a concise statement of Christian beliefs dating from about 500 _ad , traditionally ascribed to the Apostles

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They recited the Apostles’ Creed and the Lord’s Prayer, prayed for the nation’s leaders, for healthcare workers, and for the sick.

From Washington Times • Apr. 4, 2020

When the others read the Apostles’ Creed, he stood stoically.

From Washington Post • Dec. 5, 2018

The Apostles’ Creed is recited, and the service is complete.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2016

The Apostles' Creed in the church bulletin came out that Jesus "suffered under Pugnacious Pirate."

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2015

Instead, she began a slow recitation of the Apostles’ Creed to begin the rosary.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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