聖せい徒と

noun

saint

Refers to a holy person in Christianity, often a canonized saint. Compare 聖人, which can be broader (including non-Christian sages).

See also: 聖人

• 聖せいパウロはキリスト教きょうの聖せい徒ととして崇あがめられている。

  Saint Paul is venerated as a Christian saint.

noun

Christian; follower of Christ

Used to refer to a believer or member of the Christian faith, often in a religious context. Less common than キリスト教徒 in everyday speech.

See also: キリスト教徒

• 初しょ期きの聖せい徒とたちは迫はく害がいに耐たえながら信しん仰こうを守まもった。

  The early Christians endured persecution while keeping their faith.