alter Christus

Latin noun phrase

al·​ter Chris·​tus ˌäl-ter-ˈkri-stu̇s How to pronounce alter Christus (audio)
: another Christ
used as an epithet for Catholic priests

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“Alter Christus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alter%20Christus. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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