Adoption And Issuance

WEB Dei Filius: A Dogmatic Constitution on the Catholic Faith

Adoption and Issuance

WEB Dei Filius, meaning "Son of God," is the opening words of the dogmatic constitution of the First Vatican Council on the Catholic faith. It was unanimously adopted and issued by Pope Pius IX on April 24, 1870.

Council's Decree

WEB Decree of opening of the council: Pius, bishop, servant of the servants of God, with the approval of the sacred council, for an everlasting record.

Core Beliefs

WEB The Holy Catholic Apostolic and Roman Church believes and acknowledges that there is one true and living God, creator and Lord of heaven and earth.

Dei Filius

Dei Filius, a shortened version of the schema on Catholic faith, deals with faith and the nature of God.

God as Creator

WEB God, Creator of All Things: The holy Catholic Apostolic Roman Church believes and confesses that there is one true, living God, Creator and Lord of all things.