athanasian : Idioms & Phrases
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Athanasian creed
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noun a Christian profession of faith
WordNet
- a formulary, confession, or exposition of faith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by Athanasius; but this opinion is now rejected, and the composition is ascribed by some to Hilary, bishop of Arles (5th century). It is a summary of what was called the orthodox faith.