FELIX CULPA


Meaning of FELIX CULPA in English

[ ˌfi:lɪks'kʌlpə , ˌfeɪlɪks , 'kʊlpα: ]

■ noun Christian Theology the sin of Adam viewed as fortunate, because it brought about the blessedness of the Redemption.

Origin

L., lit. 'happy fault'.

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