communion of saints

: the fellowship of all true Christian believers living and dead

Word History

Etymology

translation of Medieval Latin communio sanctorum

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“Communion of saints.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communion%20of%20saints. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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