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The Nicene Creed is a statement of Christian belief that was first adopted by the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. It was later reaffirmed by the First Council of Constantinople in 381 AD, which is why it is sometimes referred to as the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed. The creed was formulated in response to theological controversies, particularly Arianism, which denied the divinity of Jesus Christ.

The Nicene Creed articulates core Christian doctrines, including the belief in one God, the Trinity (God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), the divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ, his virgin birth, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. It also affirms belief in the Holy Spirit, the Church, baptism, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal life.

This creed serves as a fundamental confession of faith for many Christian denominations, including Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and many Protestant traditions. Its precise wording and theological implications have been subjects of study and interpretation throughout Christian history, but its central affirmations remain a cornerstone of orthodox Christian belief for a vast number of adherents worldwide.