神しん成せい

noun

theosis; deification

A theological term from Eastern Orthodox Christianity referring to the process of becoming united with God or attaining divine likeness. Rare in general Japanese; used mainly in academic or religious contexts.

• 東とう方ほう正せい教きょう会かいでは、神しん成せいは人にん間げんの最さい終しゅう的てきな目もく標ひょうとされる。

  In the Eastern Orthodox Church, theosis is considered the ultimate goal of humanity.