Byzantine Rite

Profession of Faith

Nicene Creed: I believe in one God,

the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

and of all things visible and invisible;

And in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the only begotten Son of God,

begotten of his Father before all worlds,

God of God, Light of Light,

very God of very God,

begotten, not made,

being of one substance with the Father;

by whom all things were made;

who for us men and for our salvation

came down from heaven,

and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost

of the Virgin Mary,

and was made man;

and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate;

he suffered and was buried;

and the third day he rose again

according to the Scriptures,

and ascended into heaven,

and sitteth on the right hand of the Father;

and he shall come again, with glory,

to judge both the quick and the dead;

whose kingdom shall have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Ghost the Lord, and Giver of Life,

who proceedeth from the Father [and the Son];

who with the Father and the Son together

is worshipped and glorified;

who spake by the Prophets.

And I believe one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church;

I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins;

and I look for the resurrection of the dead,

and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Nicene Creed is longer and the wording is different. It was created by a council in Nicaea in the year 325AD because Constantine sought to elevate the faith of Christianity to help unify various fractions. The Apostle’s Creed was written and handed down by the apostles themselves according to legend. There was 12 apostle’s therefore there are 12 articles of faith in the creed. It is a statement of belief that was preached and baptized by the disciples of Jesus.

Faith and Tradition Comparison

View of Trinity

* Roman Catholicism- Views God as the creator of heaven and earth. He is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. There is a specific focus on love.

* Eastern Rite- Views God as the Father and creator of...