athanasian : Idioms & Phrases


Athanasian creed

  • 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.
Webster 1913