alter Christus
Latin noun phrase
al·ter Chris·tus
ˌäl-ter-ˈkri-stu̇s 
: 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 25 May. 2025.
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