noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
death (of a Christian); passing away (Christian)
A Christian term for death, used especially in Protestant contexts. The cross-reference 帰天 is a similar term used mainly in Catholic contexts.
See also: 帰天
彼は昨年、召天した。
He passed away last year (Christian context).
教会の牧師が召天された。
The church pastor was called to heaven.