The Nicene Creed is more than a statement of faith—it is a powerful sign of unity among Christians, Pope Francis said as he welcomed young priests and monks from Oriental Orthodox Churches to the Vatican.
“Whereas the devil divides, the symbol unites!” the pope told the group taking part in a study visit to Rome promoted by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity.
He explained that the Creed is called a “symbol” because it not only summarises the core truths of Christianity but also serves as a sign of identity and communion among believers.
“How beautiful it would be if, each time we proclaim the Creed, we felt united with Christians of all traditions,” he said.
The delegation included representatives from the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, and the Syriac Orthodox Church.
The pope noted that the group’s visit was particularly meaningful as 2025 marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the first ecumenical council where bishops from across the Christian world came together to define the faith.
He emphasised that the Nicene Creed, born from that historic gathering, continues to serve as a bridge between divided Christian traditions and a reminder of their shared foundation.
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