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profession of faith

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A creed; a (typically formulaic) statement of the beliefs of one's religion, often recited during public prayers or liturgies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: lifestyle, religion

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noun

Meaning 2

A formulaic declaration asserting the orthodoxy of one's beliefs, usually made at baptism, entry into a particular Church, or upon the acceptance of an ecclesial office, and typically including the recitation of a creed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: specifically

Topics: Christianity, lifestyle, religion

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Across languages

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9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: uskontunnustus — creed
  • French: profession de foi — creed
  • Galician: profesión de fe — creed
  • Irish: admháil chreidimh — creed
  • Polish: wyznanie wiary — creed
  • Romanian: profesiune de credință — creed
  • French: profession de foi — formulaic declaration asserting one's orthodoxy
  • Galician: profesión de fe — formulaic declaration asserting one's orthodoxy
  • Irish: admháil chreidimh — formulaic declaration asserting one's orthodoxy