<P> In the English language, "sacred tradition" is more likely to be used in reference to Catholicism and "holy tradition" in reference to Eastern Orthodoxy, although the two terms are interchangeable in meaning . </P> <P> Among the earliest examples of the theological appeal to tradition is the response of early' orthodox' Christianity to Gnosticism, a movement that used some Christian Scripture as the basis for its teachings . Irenaeus of Lyons held that' rule of faith' (regula fidei) is preserved by a church through its historical continuity (of interpretation and teaching) with the Apostles . Tertullian argued that although interpretations founded on a reading of all Holy Scripture are not prone to error, tradition is the proper guide . Athanasius held that Arianism fell into its central error by not adhering to tradition . </P> <P> The Second Vatican Council taught on tradition, scripture, and magisterium in Dei verbum, n . 10: </P> <P> Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture form one sacred deposit of the word of God, committed to the Church . Holding fast to this deposit the entire holy people united with their shepherds remain always steadfast in the teaching of the Apostles, in the common life, in the breaking of the bread and in prayers (see Acts 2, 42, Greek text), so that holding to, practicing and professing the heritage of the faith, it becomes on the part of the bishops and faithful a single common effort . </P>

What are the traditions of the catholic church