church triumphant

American  

noun

Theology.

1. those Christians in heaven who have triumphed over evil and the enemies of Christ.

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Etymology

Origin of church triumphant

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

Over the following six decades, the home passed through a series of hands, including ownership and occupation by a New Age religious group, Universal Church Triumphant, before falling into disrepair and defaulting to bank ownership, according to Davis’ research.

From Washington Times

The Church Triumphant Global, where Ware is executive pastor, is hosting a massive anti-pot concert and T-shirt giveaway after their traditional Easter service and leading a “no weed” pledge at 4:20 p.m. — the precise time when many potheads light up to celebrate.

From Seattle Times

When the present Lord Faringdon's uncle, Gavin Henderson, bought a vast Murillo for his country home, the luscious figure of a pink and pretty woman representing the church triumphant, it was seen as a highly eccentric choice.

From The Guardian

In the same sense it is laid down in the catechism of the council of Trent that the Church militant and the Church triumphant are but two parts of the one Church, not two churches; and with entire consistency the same authority speaks of the Church militant as synonymous with the kingdom of heaven.

From Project Gutenberg

The Stanza d'Eliodoro, painted in 1511—1514, shows the Church triumphant over her enemies, and the miracles by which its power has been attested.

From Project Gutenberg