[Appleby]

We always use the Apostles Creed at my church; I have never heard the Nicene Creed used since I have attended this church. I notice that some versions say Descended To The Dead and some Descended into hell. And some use Holy Ghost and some Holy Spirit. Is there a liturgical argument for one form or the other?

[markomalley]

The Latin is descendit ad inferna, the Greek is κατελθόντα εις τα κατώτατα. Descended into hell (or into the depths) is probably a better translation, but I don't claim to be an utter expert at it.

As to Holy Ghost/ Holy Spirit, Spiritum Sanctum are the Latin words and Πνυμα το `Αγιον are the Greek: therefore I think Holy Spirit is the far better translation into modern English.

FWIW/IMHO/YMMV

[Salvation]

**Is there a liturgical argument for one form or the other?**

Not sure on that. I do know that they are both in the missalettes.

HMM.

Watch for the series on the Apsotles’ Creed [Ecumenical] which I will post shortly.