Changes

The '''Nicene Creed''' is the ancient [[Christian]] Creed formulated by the [[Council of Constantinople]] in 381, and affirmed by the [[Council of Chalcedon]] in 451.  It is so called because it expresses the “Nicene faith”, that is, it is in accord with the creed articulated by the [[Council of Nicene]] in 324.  It states the nature of the divine [[Trinity]] of [[God the Father]], [[Jesus]], and the [[Holy Spirit]], and is often regarded as the core doctrine of Christianity. Many Christian denominations use [[catechisms]] that require students to memorize the Nicene Creed.

The '''Nicene Creed''' is the ancient [[Christian]] Creed formulated by the [[Council of Constantinople]] in 381, and affirmed by the [[Council of Chalcedon]] in 451.  It is so called because it expresses the “Nicene faith”, that is, it is in accord with the creed articulated by the [[Council of Nicene]] in 324.  It states the nature of the divine [[Trinity]] of [[God the Father]], [[Jesus]], and the [[Holy Spirit]], and is often regarded as the core doctrine of Christianity. Many Christian denominations use [[catechisms]] that require students to memorize the Nicene Creed.

The Western ([[Roman Catholic]]) and Eastern (Orthodox) branches of Christianity have different versions of the creed, the Western church including the much-disputed ''filioque clause.'' The Eastern version states that the Holy Spirit "proceeds from the Father," while the Western version states that it procedes "from the Father ''and the Son''" (''filioque'' in Latin). The filioque clause was the nominal reason for the [[Great Schism]] between the two branches of the Church in 1054, although political factors played a role as well.   

The Western ([[Roman Catholic]]) and [[Eastern Orthodox]] branches of Christianity have different versions of the creed, the Western church including the much-disputed ''filioque clause.'' The Eastern version states that the Holy Spirit "proceeds from the Father," while the Western version states that it procedes "from the Father ''and the Son''" (''filioque'' in [[Latin]]). The filioque clause was the nominal reason for the [[Great Schism]] between the two branches of the Church in 1054, although political factors played a role as well.   

The original form as adopted by the First Council of Nicea:

The original form as adopted by the First Council of Nicea:

One familiar English translation, that used by the Episcopal Church, reads:

One familiar English translation, that used by the [[Episcopal Church]], reads:

:We believe in one God,  

:We believe in one God,  

== Nicene Creed: Eastern Orthodox ==

== Nicene Creed: Eastern Orthodox ==

The [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] maintains that the Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Holy Trinity,Who proceeds from the Father only (John 15:26). The Eastern Orthodox Church firmly denies the teaching that the Holy Spirit was created by the Son. The Church states that the "filioque" phrase is an error and is not found in the Scripture.  

The Eastern Orthodox Church maintains that the Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, who proceeds from the Father only (John 15:26). The Eastern Orthodox Church firmly denies the teaching that the Holy Spirit was created by the Son. The Church states that the "filioque" phrase is an error and is not found in the Scripture.  

The Eastern Orthodox Church believes that the "filioque" introduces a teaching of a double procession of the Holy Spirit and refers to two origins of the Spirit's existence, thus denying the unity of the Godhead.  

The Eastern Orthodox Church believes that the "filioque" introduces a teaching of a double procession of the Holy Spirit and refers to two origins of the Spirit's existence, thus denying the unity of the Godhead.