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."
APOSTLES' CREED
Meaning of APOSTLES' CREED in English
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012