sanctus

(Latin: holy, saintly, saint)

One who practises virtue above the ordinary, who is eminent for good deeds.

An attribute of God who is all holy.

Title of those who have been canonized.

A title of the faithful, used by Saint Paul (Colossians 1).

Part of the preface of the Mass, repeated three times, in reference to God.

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