"state of grace" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} state of grace (uncountable)
  1. (Christianity) A condition free from mortal sin, in which one has the favor of God and enjoys unmerited divine assistance. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Christianity Translations (condition free from mortal sin): estat de gràcia [masculine] (Catalan), armon tila (Finnish), état de grâce [masculine] (French), Gnadenzustand [masculine] (German), Zustand der Gnade [masculine] (German)
    Sense id: en-state_of_grace-en-noun-F6Na03CY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity

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