Holy Spirit

noun

: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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Holocaust survivor speaks at Sacred Heart event Sacred Heart University is hosting its annual Kristallnacht commemoration at 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at the university’s Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024 That’s what the purpose of the conclave is, to be with yourself and with your colleagues and find the Holy Spirit to determine who is the next spiritual leader. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024 These men believe they are meant to listen to the Holy Spirit and that God’s will is going to be done through them. Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024 Martinez-Guevara, who was a member of Missionaries of the Holy Spirit, was also associated with several churches in the Southern California region, including Our Lady of Guadalupe in Oxnard, authorities said. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Holy Spirit 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy Spirit was in the 14th century

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“Holy Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Spirit. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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Holy Spirit

noun
: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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