What are two councils that contributed to the nicene creed?

What are the two creeds of the Catholic Church?

There are actually three creeds: the popular Nicene Creed and the Apostles' Creed as well as the Athanasian Creed.

Should the Nicene Creed be recited for a valid liturgy?

Yes, because it is a sum up of the faith. However note : There are other creeds the original Nicene creed without the addition of the Filioque is recited in all Eastern churches and can be recited in Western churches but the Nicene creed with the addition of the Filoque is the main creed for the Western churches. There are two other creeds, the Apostles Creed which is sometimes said at Mass and the Athanasian Creed. The Nicene Creed is said only at Sunday Mass and on Holy Days of Obligation. It need not be said at daily Mass unless the priest or congregation prefers to do so.

What did the Nicene Creed accomplish?

The Nicene Creed accomplished to put together some principles of common beliefs or Church Landmarks but the are not the Landmarks of the Christian Religion just of the Roman Catholic Church which are two different things.

What two doctrines are affirmed by the Nicene Creed and shared with all Christians?

The person of Jesus Christ and the reality of the Holy Spirit

How are the Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed similar to yet different from each other?

They are very similar. In fact, the Nicene creed is essentially a lengthened version of the Apostles' creed containing everything that the Apostles' creed has in it. There is only one exception where the Apostles' creed has new information: the Apostles' creed states that Jesus descended into the dead before rising in three days whereas the Nicene creed does not mention the descending of Jesus into the dead. Both creeds are used in Masses said around the world as an acceptable prayer that occurs after the Homily at the start of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. It is up to the local Bishop's preference. In the United States, the Nicene creed is used most typically. The Apostles' creed is typically used when saying a Rosary.

Why do we have two creeds in the catholic church?

The Catholic Church has two main creeds—the Nicene Creed and the Apostles' Creed—because they serve different purposes and historical contexts. The Apostles' Creed, an early statement of faith, is often used in baptismal rites and catechesis, emphasizing the core beliefs of Christianity. The Nicene Creed, formulated during the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, addresses specific theological disputes, particularly concerning the nature of Christ and the Trinity, and is recited during the Mass. Together, they encapsulate the essential doctrines of the faith while catering to different aspects of worship and teaching.

In how many languages is the Nicene Creed recited?

In every language on earth that the Catholic Mass is celebrated. It is a prayer in the Mass. It is used in the Anglican Churches Book of Common Prayer, as well. As both denominations celebrate their liturgies in local languages, it would be hard to find a language it isn't recited in.

How any Vatican Councils have there been?

There have been two Vatican Councils.

Why don't the churches use the creed?

But they do. In most Catholic masses, and certainly in the Anglican Eucharist service (or 'Holy Communion - the Anglican equivalent of the Catholic mass) the Creed is said at each service. usually this is the creed set down by the Council of Nicaea (the 'Nicene Creed') but sometimes the Apostles' Creed is used instead. In most other denominations, the two Creeds above are not often used, but a brief statement of faith is used instead. As for the Athanasian Creed, I cannot be sure what Catholics do here, but in many Anglican Churches, as this creed is primarily to do with the doctrine of the Trinity, it is often recited on Trinity Sunday.

What emperor made Christianity official?

Co-emperors Theodosius I and Gratian issued the Edict of Thessalonica in 380. This made the Nicene Creed (a particular interpretation of the trinity) which was endorsed by mainstream Christianity (Latin or Western Christianity and Greek or Eastern Christianity) the sole legitimate religion of the Roman Empire. The purpose of the edict was to ban dissident Christian doctrines which disputed the Nicene Creed and had alternative interpretations of the trinity. These were branded as heretic. Theodosius I started persecuting them soon afterwards. The main target was Arian Christianity, which the main dissident Christian doctrine and was popular around the empire.The Latin/Western Church and the Greek/Eastern Church were the main church of the western and eastern parts of the empire respectively. They deifned themselves as two branches of one church which was called Catholic Church. The word catholic means all embracing, universal. In other words, these two churches considered themselves as two branches of the Nicene Creed, which they wanted to be the universal creed of Chisitanity , in opposition to the dissident Chisitan creeds. Later there was a schism between these two churches and they came to be called Chatolic Chush and Orthodox Curch.

If you compare the orthodox and Catholic symbol of Faith. what is the difference between the two?

The Nicene Creed (also known as the Symbol of Faith) is primarily the same, except for one difference. The Roman Catholics inserted the 'Filioque' clause (meaning 'and the Son') into the Creed in 1014 AD, without having the authority to do so. Because the Creed was established by an Ecumenical Council, only another Ecumenical Council is authorised to make changes to the Creed. This means that no Pope, Patriarch or Bishop has authority to change even one word of the Creed, and this has been confirmed by the entire Christian Church from the earliest centuries.

What is the creed the formal summary of christian beliefs?

The creed of True Christianity would be the Nicene Creed with its interpretation as understood by the Catholic Church. All other "interpretations of the "creed" outside the Church are false as the terms therein have been "reinterpreted" to suit heretical views"Our profession of faith begins with God, for God is the First and the Last, the beginning and the end of everything. The Credo begins with God the Father, for the Father is the first divine person of the Most Holy Trinity; our Creed begins with the creation of heaven and earth, for creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God's works."---the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 198Catholic belief is succinctly expressed in the profession of faith or credo called the Nicene Creed:I believe in one God,the Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth,of all things visible and invisible.I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,the Only Begotten Son of God,born of the Father before all ages.God from God, Light from Light,true God from true God,begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;through him all things were made.For us men and for our salvationhe came down from heaven,and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,and became man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,he suffered death and was buried,and rose again on the third dayin accordance with the Scriptures.He ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in gloryto judge the living and the deadand his kingdom will have no end.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son,who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,who has spoken through the prophets.I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sinsand I look forward to the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come. Amen.See the link below for the "True" interpretation of the Creed.