The Creed

The Creed is recognized as the authoritative expression of the fundamental beliefs of the Orthodox Church in its briefest form and is often referred to as the "Symbol of Faith." This description indicates that the Creed is not an analytical statement, but that it points to a reality greater than itself and to which it bears witness.

For generations the Creed has been the criterion of authentic Faith and the basis of Christian education. The Creed is recited at the time of Baptism and during every Divine Liturgy.

I believe in One God, Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth and of everything visible and invisible.

And in One Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages.

Light of Light, True God of True God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father, through Whom all things were made.

Who for us and for our salvation He came down from Heaven and was incarnated by the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became Man.

Crucified for our salvation under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried.

And was resurrected on the third day according to the Scriptures.

And ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will have no end.

And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father, who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who spoke through the prophets.

In One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.

I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

I await for the resurrection of the dead

And the life of the age to come.

Amen.