Athanasian Creed

American  

noun

1. a creed or formulary of Christian faith, of unknown authorship, formerly ascribed to Athanasius.

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Athanasian Creed British  

noun

1. Christianity a profession of faith widely used in the Western Church which, although formerly attributed to Athanasius, probably originated in Gaul between 381 and 428 _ad

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Etymology

Origin of Athanasian Creed

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

Again, did he receive the Athanasian Creed on any logical demonstration that its articles were in Scripture?

From An Essay In Aid Of A Grammar Of Assent by Newman, John Henry

It was not a matter with the farmer of the Athanasian Creed, or the doctrine of salvation by faith, or any other theological dogma.

From The Eulogy of Richard Jefferies by Besant, Walter, Sir

His opponent was a Mrs. Anne Darby, a member of the Society of Friends, and the subjects discussed included the Athanasian Creed, the doctrine of the Trinity, the Sacraments, and the Christian Ministry.

From Fletcher of Madeley by Macdonald, Frederic W.

The Athanasian Creed is not used in the American Church, but is found in the English Prayer-book and is required to be said on certain Festivals.

From The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia by Miller, William James

It must be recollected especially that the Athanasian Creed has sometimes been called the “Psalmus Quicunque.”

From An Essay In Aid Of A Grammar Of Assent by Newman, John Henry