Prayer Symbol of Faith - text with accents, audio recording

The “I Believe” prayer, which is also called the “Creed,” is known to every Christian. It is fundamental because it contains all the postulates. Their brief description fits into a small text and is understandable to Christians. In the church, these sacred words occupy the main place in the chants, since it is with “I Believe” that any service begins. Future godparents and children who are going to be baptized must also know it. This does not apply to children; children of a conscious age learn the text.

Text of the prayer “Creed”

All prayer songs are written in Old Church Slavonic, but it is difficult for an ordinary person to pronounce the text in the original.
In addition, such pronunciation complicates not only reading, but also understanding. As you know, it is not enough to say a psalm out loud, it is important to understand the essence of what is being said, to be imbued with every word. The Old Church Slavonic language has certain vibrations, so reading the original version helps a person faster. Below is the text in Russian and Old Church Slavonic.

In Old Church Slavonic, the text of the prayer “Creed”, with emphasis, is as follows:

Text of the prayer Creed for the baptism of a child

1. I believe in one God, the Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible to all.
2. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only begotten, who was born of the Father before all ages; Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, uncreated, consubstantial with the Father, to whom all things were.
3. For our sake, man and our salvation, who came down from heaven and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became human.
4. Crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried.
5. And he rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures.
6. And ascended into heaven, and sat on the right hand of the Father.
7. And the one who is to come will judge with glory the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.
8. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giving One, who proceeds from the Father, who is with the Father and the Son, we are worshiped and glorified, who spoke the prophets.
9. Into one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
10. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins.
11. I drink the resurrection of the dead,
12. and the life of the age to come. Amen.

The essence of the prayer “Creed”

It doesn’t matter whether a person reads it on his own or simply listens to an audio recording of the “Creed” prayer. In any case, the words will strengthen the spirit of the believer, calm him and give him strength. The text is divided into twelve parts. Each part is a brief description of God's truth:

the first part is dedicated to the Unity of the Creator;
from the second to the seventh part we are talking about Jesus Christ;
the eighth part is dedicated to the Holy Spirit;
ninth - to the Temple of God;
the tenth describes baptism;
The eleventh and twelfth parts talk about life after death and the resurrection of all people who previously died.

Christians all over the world study the tenets of the faith and follow them.

The Creed prayer has a deep meaning. It resonates in the souls of Christians, in their consciousness. Only through unshakable faith in the Lord and following His Commandments will a Christian gain a wonderful earthly life, as well as an eternal Kingdom after death. A person who has chosen faith in the Creator must be honest and open with him, lead a righteous life, be modest and bring only goodness into the world. Faith in the trinity of the Creator, in the church and the Resurrection helps a person live a happy earthly life. He is calm and not afraid of the Last Judgment, for Jesus himself will come to his defense.

What does the text say and why study it?

The Creed consists of 12 parts. Each is a complete dogma that follows one after another, showing the history of the universe in dynamics - from the creation of the world to the Last Judgment. If you understand the internal logic, it will be much easier to remember.

In its current form, the Creed prayer was approved only at the end of the 5th century, mainly to avoid various heresies. Before this, various forms were used for baptism, but were not approved by the Councils.

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Of course, children are not able to understand, much less learn, the Church Slavonic version of the Creed prayer. This is why the presence of godparents is necessary on such a decisive day. They take upon themselves the responsibility of reading prayers, which the baby must learn when he grows up. There is no “children’s” version of the Creed; this is a condensed and rather short presentation.

Verse 1 talks about the qualities of God in whom the Christian church believes. What is said here refers to God the Father. It was He who created everything out of primeval chaos. “Heaven and earth” here denote not only the universe, but also spiritual and physical reality.

It is highly advisable for a godfather to not just memorize a prayer because the priest said so. The Creed must be understood in order to teach the godson in the future. After all, this is what successors are needed for, and not just for the sake of nepotism.

Verse 2 explains the properties of Christ as God, explaining his inextricable connection with the Father. The dogma of the Trinity is one of the most complex; it cannot be understood by logic alone. What is needed here is faith, which will help us understand how three persons can remain one. Moreover, each of them has its own characteristics.

Verse 3 talks about the Incarnation. A very important postulate that says that the Old Testament prophecies came true in Christ. This is also what the New Testament affirms. The Son of God, appearing in the flesh, completely and forever changed the relationship between God and man.

To learn the necessary prayers, you will have to work hard, “use your brain” - but this is the responsibility of godparents. If you don’t have enough strength even for such a task, perhaps you shouldn’t take responsibility for the spiritual upbringing of your child.

Verse 4 tells about the crucifixion and suffering of the Savior on the cross. There is both historicity and deep theological implications here. After all, without this terrible sacrifice, people would not be able to get to heaven.

Verse 5 - after the sadness that befell the disciples after the Crucifixion, the joy of the Resurrection awaited them, which is discussed here, and very briefly.

Verse 6 tells what happened to Jesus after the Resurrection. At this time, He is in the abodes of the heavenly Father, where He ascended before the eyes of the apostles on the day of Pentecost.

Verse 7 - it already talks about the future - about the Last Judgment, at which all humanity will be judged.

Verse 8 is dedicated to the Holy Spirit and its properties.

There were also desperate theological debates about Him. Until now, there is no agreement between Catholics and Orthodox on this issue - namely, on the question of from whom He comes.

Verse 9 proclaims the role of the Church in the work of salvation. In all classical movements, Christ Himself is recognized as the head of the Church.

Verse 10 - here we are talking about the Sacrament of Baptism, which washes away all sins.

Verses 11 and 12 complete Christian eschatology. After all, the present world, according to the teachings of Christ, is finite, just like earthly human life. To remind people of this is the sacred duty of the Church.

If you spend a little time looking at each verse, the Creed will not be so complicated.

What does the “Creed” prayer give?

The “Symbol of Faith” helps a person to be closer to the Almighty and to establish a strong connection with him. Her words penetrate deeply into the heart, soul and subconscious, rejuvenating a person, healing him. There have also been cases of resolution of the most difficult situations after regular reading or listening to the audio of this sacred text.

“I Believe” did not immediately acquire the form in which it exists today. Its text was polished century after century, and every word was clearly verified. The main goal of theologians was to convey as accurately as possible the essence of the commandments by which a baptized person should live. It was necessary to convey the whole meaning of Christianity in the short time of the sacrament of baptism, so that a person clearly understood that now his life would be filled with miracles of faith.

After believers realized how powerful this prayer was, they began to use it not only during baptism, but also in moments of anxiety. Thus, they returned to the origins of the origin of the world, felt the love of Jesus Christ for all humanity, and pacified their passions. If you are imbued with the words “I Believe”, you can plunge into a state of some kind of trance, feel like a part of the vast Universe and receive the help of the Creator. By reading or listening to a text before going to bed, you can get an answer to an important question in your dream.

The text “Creed” is one of the three most important prayers: “Our Father”, “Rejoice to the Virgin Mary” and “I Believe”. Each of them brings with it light, goodness, truth, help, protection and peace. Believers around the world confirm the invisible support they receive after reading these three prayers.

Prayer of the Creed: what it says when read

The Creed is one of the most important Orthodox prayers; its text reveals the meaning of what an Orthodox Christian must believe. You can download it and listen to it on our website.

It is recommended to read the Creed once a day, immediately after waking up. This prayer symbolizes sincere faith in the Lord God, that the day will come when the entire human race will be saved. The words of this prayer convey information that everything on our earth was created by God, the existence of all living things is impossible without his participation. The text of the prayer contains 12 parts; in order to understand the meaning as a whole, it is necessary to read the text in parts, each of which contains the foundations of the Christian faith.

The prayer “I Believe in One God” is presented in both Church Slavonic and Russian.

You can download two versions of the prayer with emphasis on our website; we also offer to listen to the Creed online.

Audio version:

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Let's look at each part of the Creed prayer; we recommend downloading it first.

With the words “I believe in one God...”
there is a statement that it was God who created heaven and earth, all living beings. It is this text that confirms our faith not only in words, but also in actions. Here we are also talking about the Holy Trinity: the Lord God acts as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. But what is meant by faith? This concept is general; it combines confidence in the existence of both the visible (real world) and the invisible (spiritual) world.
It will be easier to convey this concept to your child if you download the prayer and then read it along with the explanations. God is a Spirit who is invisible to man, but he is everywhere, both in heaven and on earth. The name of the Almighty is also used here, what does it mean? The concept of the Father Almighty is used in the sense that the world exists precisely thanks to his gracious power that supports the Universe.
The second part says that Jesus Christ is the only God for all Christians
, he is also the Only Begotten Son of God the Father, who was born before the start of time. Jesus Christ is begotten and not a creation of God the Father. There is an explanation that he is of the same kind with him, is the likeness of the Father. The existence of everything around (heaven, earth) is the creation of Jesus Christ and God the Father. All this means that the creation of the world occurred thanks to the act of one God, namely the Holy Trinity.
This text of the prayer calls God the savior of the human race
. His appearance on earth occurred from the incarnation of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, further humanization. Thus, having acquired human form, he became a perfect man and at the same time God, that is, the God-man. The Virgin Mary is the Mother of God, who is revered by the Orthodox Church above all saints and angels, since she is the Mother of the Lord God.
Every Orthodox Christian believes that crucifixion of jesus christ
on the cross is, first of all, payment for human sins, which was presented for the salvation of all people on earth. Although Jesus was sinless, he experienced all human suffering, died, and then was buried. Going through the most terrible torments, he suffered for the sins of the human race, but not for His sins.
If you download the text in Church Slavonic, this part sounds a little different than in Russian, but the essence of what is said is the same. You can download two versions, and then listen and compare them.
“And rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures”
- belief in the resurrection of Jesus three days after his death. Jesus Christ is the True God for Christians, which is why his resurrection occurred. The words “according to Scripture” speak of the predictions of the prophets about the suffering, death, as well as the burial of our Savior, and his further resurrection. Christ rose again on that day of the week, which is now called Sunday.
Further, the text of the prayer speaks of the ascension of the Lord in flesh and soul
, but the Divine always remains near His Father. Thanks to the ascension, the union of the earthly with the heavenly took place, as well as the glorification of all human nature. By his resurrection, Jesus indicated to believers that the Kingdom of God is open to every Orthodox Christian.
7. This part of the Creed prayer may be incomprehensible to a child, so a detailed interpretation is necessary. Every Christian believes that Jesus will come down to our earth again
to carry out judgment on people, both living and dead, who will be resurrected. After the Last Judgment has passed, there will be the Kingdom of Christ, which is endless in time. The judgment is called terrible due to the fact that the conscience of each person will be revealed to everyone, including thoughts and desires unknown to anyone. The righteous will gain eternal life, and sinners will suffer forever for their evil deeds, which they did not repent of and did not correct with good deeds.
It is necessary to listen to this part of the Creed prayer very carefully, since you may not immediately grasp the whole essence. It is best to download the text and listen several times.
This part of the Creed says: about faith in the Holy Trinity, namely the Holy Spirit,
who is the same true God, the incarnation of the Son, as well as the Father. The Holy Spirit in the person of God the Son and God the Father provides life to everyone, especially for spiritual people. He takes the same part in the creation of the world as the Father and the Son. Accordingly, it is necessary to glorify him in the same way.
The Holy Spirit spoke through the voices of the apostles and also the prophets. His inspiration helped create the entire list of scriptures. Here we are talking about the mystery of the Holy Trinity: the role of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
It says here about the Church of Christ founded by Jesus Christ
to illuminate sinners and reunite with God. There is an explanation of the concept of the Church - the totality of Orthodox believers in the faces of the living and the dead, who are connected with each other by true love, faith, and the most holy Sacraments. Every Orthodox Christian is part of the Church.
To fully understand what faith in the Church means, you can download and listen to the interpretation of metropolitans or priests who will explain the hidden meaning of this part of the prayer.
The Creed also mentions about the sacrament of baptism for an adult or child
, since it is this event that opens the doors to the Church of Christ. Those who have been baptized can participate in all other Sacraments. That is why during the baptism of a child, the text of the prayer of the cross must be recited. Thanks to this, God’s grace and saving power are given to a person.
You need to read the Creed during a child’s baptism a little differently; at the very end, “Amen” is said three times. The reading of the prayer at the baptism of a boy is entrusted to the godfather, and for girls - to the godmother. You can download and listen to the version of the prayer for baptism on the Internet.
This speaks of a general resurrection
. During the second coming of Jesus Christ, every deceased person will be resurrected, acquiring a new appearance, endowed with deep spirituality and incorruptibility of the body. There will also be a change in the bodies still alive at the time of the coming of the Lord God.
The last part of the prayer, the Creed, states that after the resurrection of the departed the Judgment of Christ will occur
, and the righteous will find endless joy by being reunited with God. At the end, “Amen” is pronounced, this word confirms the truth of everything said above.

The Creed Prayer can be downloaded and listened to online at any time under various life circumstances, not only during baptism.

Text version of the prayer Sivmol of Faith:

I believe in one God the Father, Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, visible to all and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only Begotten, who was born of the Father before all ages: Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, uncreated, consubstantial with the Father, by whom all things were.

For our sake, man and our salvation came down from heaven and became incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became human. She was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried.

And he rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father. And again the coming one will be judged with glory by the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giving One, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke the prophets.

Into one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. Tea of the resurrection of the dead. And the life of the next century. Amen

If you read or listen to it in the morning, it helps you to joyfully greet the new day and get into the mood for work. If the reading of the Creed is carried out for recovery, then it is necessary to listen to its text immediately before the main prayer.

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The purpose of the Ecumenical Councils

While the tradition of the apostles was fresh, their teaching was interpreted accurately and without distortion, there was no need to collect and discuss any dogmatic issues.
But three centuries A.D., new teachings and reasoning began to appear that did not correspond to the truth, that is, they were heretical in nature. Against the errors that some ministers preached, bringing their own thoughts - personal perception (understanding) of the teaching, it was necessary to gather representatives of all churches. The purpose of the Ecumenical Councils is to fight and expose false teachings, to cleanse true statements from heretical admixture.

Note: The criterion of truth in Orthodoxy is the teaching given by the apostles and confirmed by our recognized saints. And not just one, but several Church Fathers. This indicates that the statement comes from the Holy Spirit, like all Scripture and the Creed.

Disagreement with Catholics

There is a heretical statement (filioque) that the Holy Spirit also comes from the Son of God Jesus Christ. In the Symbol approved at the Ecumenical Councils there is a line: “And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Life-Giving One, who proceeds from the Father .”
As it was said: dogmas are unchangeable sayings. This is the truth on which the Orthodox Apostolic Church is founded. At the Third Ecumenical Council, which took place in Ephesus (431), it was decided that the Creed should remain unchanged forever: without any additions. The introduction of the filioque by Catholics is considered a distortion of the Truth, that is, a lie.

Note: Under pressure from Emperor Charles in 1014, Catholics introduced the unauthorized “Creed” into the liturgical circle of prayers. Nowadays it is read only at Saturday and Sunday masses.