CCC 254

The divine persons are really distinct from one another. "God is one but not solitary."⁸⁶ Fides Damasi: DS 71DS — Denzinger–Schönmetzer (Enchiridion Symbolorum). "Father", "Son", "Holy Spirit" are not simply names designating modalities of the divine being, for they are really distinct from one another: "He is not the Father who is the Son, nor is the Son he who is the Father, nor is the Holy Spirit he who is the Father or the Son."⁸⁷ Council of Toledo XI (675): DS 530DS — Denzinger–Schönmetzer (Enchiridion Symbolorum):25. They are distinct from one another in their relations of origin: "It is the Father who generates, the Son who is begotten, and the Holy Spirit who proceeds."⁸⁸ Lateran Council IV (1215): DS 804DS — Denzinger–Schönmetzer (Enchiridion Symbolorum). The divine Unity is Triune.