Communion of Saints

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:theology
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:communio_sanctorum
gptkbp:centralTo gptkb:Apostles'_Creed
gptkb:Nicene_Creed
gptkbp:emphasizes gptkb:Anglican_Communion
gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkb:Lutheran_Church
gptkb:Methodist_Church
Catholic Church
gptkbp:feastDay gptkb:All_Saints'_Day
gptkbp:firstMentioned early Christian creeds
gptkbp:hasConcept mutual support through prayer
sharing in Christ's grace
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Communion of Saints
gptkbp:includes deceased Christians
faithful departed
faithful on earth
living Christians
saints in heaven
souls in purgatory (in Catholicism)
gptkbp:languageOfOrigin gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:opposedBy some Protestant denominations
gptkbp:refersTo spiritual union of Christians
gptkbp:relatedConcept gptkb:Body_of_Christ
intercession of saints
prayers for the dead
gptkbp:scripture gptkb:1_Corinthians_12:12-27
gptkb:Hebrews_12:1
gptkb:Romans_12:4-5
gptkbp:theologicalSignificance participation in Christ's life
solidarity among Christians
unity of the Church
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roman_Catholic
gptkb:Holy_Communion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4