Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for spiritual father

spiritual father

noun as in father confessor

noun as in Holy Father

Advertisement

Discover More

Example Sentences

The ancient monks gave this name to the superior whom they elected; the abbé was their spiritual father.

He is the spiritual father equally of Jews, Christians, and Mohammedans, in their warfare with idolatry.

In this manner every Christian pastor is a spiritual father who forms Christ in the hearts of his hearers.

And now we have the docile son of Holy Church appearing eager to discover who is his true spiritual father.

On the subject of Catherine, Jeanne entered into an open dispute with her spiritual father.

Synonym of the day

Which one is a synonym for jagged?Get the answer

Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to spiritual father, such as: confessor, holy father, priest, and spiritual director.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement