"ex opere operato" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: From Latin ex opere operātō. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|ex opere operātō}} Latin ex opere operātō Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=ex opere operato}} ex opere operato
  1. (theology) From the work worked; referring to sacraments deriving their power from Christ's work rather than the role of humans, and thus not requiring faith to be effective. Wikipedia link: ex opere operato Categories (topical): Theology Related terms: opus operantis, opus operatum
    Sense id: en-ex_opere_operato-en-phrase-CmyrUohY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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