theological virtue

theological virtue

noun
one of the three graces: faith, hope, or charity, infused into the human intellect and will by a special grace of God.
Also called supernatural virtue.
Compare natural virtue.


Origin:
1520–30

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theological virtue

noun
according to Christian ethics: one of the three virtues (faith, hope, and charity) created by God to round out the natural virtues 
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