the collective body of those who are righteous in God's sight
Examples of 'saints' in a sentence
saints
Henry said, `He was an American and Americans aren't saints.
Anita Anderson SUMMER OF SECRETS (2003)
Some of the graves had small potted plants on them, and painted stone figures that were probably meant to be saints.
Cassidy, Anne IN REAL LIFE (2003)
All related terms of 'saints'
saint
A saint is someone who has died and been officially recognized and honoured by the Christian church because his or her life was a perfect example of the way Christians should live .
All Saints' Day
a Christian festival celebrated on Nov 1 to honour all the saints
Latter-day Saints
a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( Mormon Church)
communion of saints
the spiritual fellowship of all true Christians, living and dead
saint's day
a day in the church calendar commemorating a saint
patron saint
The patron saint of a place, an activity , or a group of people is a saint who is believed to give them special help and protection .
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
a Christian Church founded in 1830 at La Fayette, New York , by Joseph Smith