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Ecumenical creeds is anumbrella term used inLutheran tradition to refer to threecreeds: theNicene Creed, theApostles' Creed and theAthanasian Creed. These creeds are also known as the catholic or universal creeds.[1][2]
These creeds are accepted by almost all mainstreamChristian denominations in the West, including Lutheran,Reformed,Catholic, andAnglican.[1][2][3][4][5] ManyMethodist churches accept the Nicene Creed and Apostles' Creed.[6][7]
TheEastern Orthodox Church accepts the Nicene Creed,[8][9] but does not use the Apostles' Creed or the Athanasian Creed.
A creed by definition is a summary or statement of what one believes. It originates from the Latincredo meaning "I believe".[10] The purpose of a creed is to act as a yardstick of correct belief.[11] A creed is an epitome, not a full definition, of what is required fororthodoxy. It was hoped that by memorizing this summary of the faith, lay people without extensive theological training would still be able to recognize deviations from orthodox doctrines based on theBible as interpreted inChristian tradition.
The termecumenical[12] can refer to efforts by Christians of different church traditions to develop closer relationships and better understandings. The term is also often used to refer to efforts towards the visible and organic unity of different Christian churches in some form.[13]
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