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Athanasian Creed
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Christian statement of belief focused on Trinitarian doctrine and Christology
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Encyclopedic overview
Athanasius of Alexandria was traditionally thought to be the author of the Athanasian Creed, which is hence named after him
The Athanasian Creed—also called the Quicunque Vult (or Quicumque Vult), which is both its Latin name and its opening words, meaning "Whosoever wishes"—is a Christian statement of belief focused on Trinitarian doctrine and Christology. Used by Christian churches since the early sixth century, it was the first creed to explicitly state the equality of the three hypostases of the Trinity. It differs from the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed and the Apostles' Creed in that it includes anathemas condemning those who disagree with its statements, as does the original Nicene Creed.
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