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Aureole of the Saints

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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According to Thomas Aquinas, the three aureoles are particular rewards added to the essential happiness of eternity, three special points of resemblance to Christ: victory over the flesh in virginity, victory over the world. in martyrdom, victory over the devil in preaching truth.

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Entry for 'Aureole of the Saints'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​a/aureole-of-the-saints.html. 1910.
 
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