| a creed, dating back to about a.d. 400, traditionally ascribed to Christ's apostles and having widespread acceptance in the Christian church. It begins “I believe in God the Father Almighty.” |
| A·pos·tles' Creed (ə-pŏs'əlz) n. A Christian creed traditionally ascribed to the 12 Apostles and used typically in public worship services in the West. |