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Athleta Christi






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(Redirected from Athlete of God)

Athleta Christi (Latin: "Champion of Christ") was a class of Early Christian soldier martyrsormilitary saints, of whom the most familiar example is probably Saint Sebastian. It also could be used to refer to Christians with exemplary martial prowess, especially when fighting against non-Christians or heretics.

Usage

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Since the 15th century, the title has been a political one, granted by Popes to men who have led military campaigns defending Christianity. The militant Catholic hymn Athleta Christi nobilis ("Noble Champion of the Lord"), a hymn for Matins on 18 May, the feast of Saint Venantius, was written in the 17th century by an unknown author. The medieval precursors of the hymn are numerous and include hymns, responsories and antiphons dedicated to many saints and martyrs, even non-militant ones such as Cosmas and Damian.[1]

Those who have held the title include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Latrobe article Archived 9 January 2005 at the Wayback Machine
  • ^ of les Vaux de Cernay, Peter (1998). The History of the Albigensian Crusade. Translated by Sibly, W.A & M.D. Rochester: Boydell Press. pp. XIX, 230, 241, 260. ISBN 0-85115-807-2.
  • ^ The Fulfilled Promise: A Documentary Account of Religious Persecution in Albania; By Gjon Sinishta; page 6.[1]
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