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holiness
The quality of being holy, dedicated to God, or of special spiritual purity and significance. This term is used mainly in a religious context.
Die Heiligkeit dieses Ortes wird von Pilgern aus aller Welt verehrt.
The holiness of this place is revered by pilgrims from all over the world.
Your Holiness
A formal form of address for the Pope as the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
„Eure Heiligkeit, wir danken Ihnen für Ihren Segen“, sagte der Kardinal.
'Your Holiness, we thank you for your blessing,' said the cardinal.
'Heiligkeit' (holiness) is derived from the adjective 'heilig' (holy). The ending '-keit' is a typical way in German to form an abstract noun from an adjective that describes a quality or state.
Die Schönheit und die Heiligkeit der Natur beeindruckten ihn tief.
The beauty and holiness of nature deeply impressed him.
The quality 'Heiligkeit' (holiness) is often attributed to things, not people. Typical combinations are 'die Heiligkeit eines Ortes' (the holiness of a place), 'die Heiligkeit des Lebens' (the sanctity of life), or 'die Heiligkeit eines Eides' (the sanctity of an oath).
Der Priester betonte die Heiligkeit der Ehe.
The priest emphasized the sanctity of marriage.
As a form of address for the Pope, 'Heiligkeit' (Holiness) is always used in the fixed form 'Eure Heiligkeit' (Your Holiness). The capitalized possessive pronoun 'Eure' signals that this is a formal title used in direct address.
Der Botschafter verneigte sich und sagte: „Eure Heiligkeit, es ist mir eine Ehre.“
The ambassador bowed and said, 'Your Holiness, it is an honor.'
piety
The holiness of a person is their attributed spiritual purity and special religious significance. Their piety, by contrast, is shown in deep faith and in following religious rules and rituals. Heiligkeit therefore refers to a special religious status, while Frömmigkeit refers to a personal attitude.
Die Gläubigen waren von der Heiligkeit der Ordensfrau überzeugt.
The believers were convinced of the nun’s holiness.
Die Gläubigen waren von der tiefen Frömmigkeit der Ordensfrau beeindruckt.
The believers were impressed by the nun’s deep piety.
