Opus Dei

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A Roman Catholic organization composed of both clergy and lay members and dedicated to fostering Christian principles at all levels of society.

[New Latin Opus De, work of God : Latin opus, work + Latin De, genitive of Deus, God.]

Opus Dei [ˈəʊpəs ˈdeɪɪ]

1. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) another name for divine office

2. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) an international Roman Catholic organization of lay people and priests founded in Spain in 1928 by Josemaria Escrivá de Balaguer (1902-75), with the aim of spreading Christian principles

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