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Filioque
The Filioque is the Latin phrase meaning 'and the Son,' added to the Nicene Creed to express that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son.
The Filioque is the theological formula expressing that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father 'and the Son' (CCC 246). It was admitted into the Latin liturgy to safeguard the truth of the consubstantiality of the Persons of the Trinity (CCC 247-248).
Trinity and Order
The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son in communion as from a single principle (CCC 248). This implies a single spiration from the Father through the Son (CCC 248).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this a point of contention with the Orthodox? The Eastern Church emphasizes the Father as the sole source. The Catholic Church recognizes this Greek tradition as valid and complementary (CCC 247-248).
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