Athanasian Creed
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Athanasian Creed
n.
A Christian creed dating probably from the fifth century, originally attributed to Athanasius but now considered to be of unknown origin.
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Athanasian Creed
n
(Ecclesiastical Terms) 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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Ath′ana′sian Creed′
n.
a creed or formulary of Christian faith, formerly ascribed to Athanasius.
[1580–90]
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