Christus
Latin for savior
Christus is the Latin form of Christ, used in religious, musical, and artistic contexts.
It appears in titles of sacred works—oratorios, cantatas, paintings depicting Jesus.
The term signals formality or classical tradition: Liszt's Christus oratorio, the Christus statue in Copenhagen.
In theological writing, Christus sometimes distinguishes the divine figure from the historical Jesus.
Prophesied divine deliverer
- RedeemerOne who saves spiritually
- Son of GodChrist's divine designation
- LordHonorific for nobility
- Lamb of GodChrist as atonement offering
Emmanuel · Alpha and Omega · King of Kings · Prince of Peace · incarnation · atonement · resurrection · ascension
Christianity's central figure
- first centuryYears 1-100 AD
- PalestineLevantine coastal region
- JudeaAncient Palestinian territory
- GalileeBiblical northern territory
crucified · Pontius Pilate · apostles · disciples · ministry · parables · miracles · baptism
Shaped three-dimensional art
- CopenhagenDenmark's capital city
- statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
outstretched arms · cathedral · replica · Mormon · Salt Lake · visitor center · neoclassical · Danish
Messiah
Prophesied divine deliverer
- RedeemerOne who saves spiritually
- Son of GodChrist's divine designation
- LordHonorific for nobility
Lamb of God · Emmanuel · Alpha and Omega · King of Kings · Prince of Peace · incarnation · atonement · resurrection · ascension · salvation
Jesus of Nazareth
Christianity's central figure
- first centuryYears 1-100 AD
- PalestineLevantine coastal region
- JudeaAncient Palestinian territory
Galilee · crucified · Pontius Pilate · apostles · disciples · ministry · parables · miracles · baptism · Last Supper
sculpture
Shaped three-dimensional art
- CopenhagenDenmark's capital city
- statueThree-dimensional sculpted likeness
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
blessing · outstretched arms · cathedral · replica · Mormon · Salt Lake · visitor center · neoclassical · Danish · pedestal
Latin
Ancient Roman language
Gregorian · Kyrie · liturgy · Gloria · vespers · antiphon · introit · plainchant · sacred music · offertory
ChristusAntichrist
Prophesied opponent of Christ
Satan · Lucifer · Beelzebub · the Beast · Prince of Darkness
ChristusAntichrist
Prophesied opponent of Christ
false messiah · false prophet · deceiver · the Beast · pretender
- Christmas treesDecorated conifers for holidays
- merry ChristmasFestive December salutation
- Christmas DayDecember 25th celebration
- Christmas presentGift given December 25th
- Christmas cardFestive seasonal correspondence
- Christmas lightsDecorative winter display bulbs
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