Latin quote · Faith
Pia desideria
“Pious longings.”
Philipp Jakob Spener, ‘Pia desideria’ (1675)
Translation
What does “Pia desideria” mean?
Pia desideria translates as “Pious longings.”
Devout wishes – good hopes that are sincere but often not yet carried out.
Origin
The story behind it
It is the title of a 1675 book by the Lutheran theologian Philipp Jakob Spener, which became the founding text of German Pietism.
When to use it
Perfect for
It works as a caption, a card message, a tattoo idea, a motto for your desk or a print for your wall.
- Latin
- Pia desideria
- English
- Pious longings.
- Source
- Philipp Jakob Spener, ‘Pia desideria’ (1675)
- Era
- Early Modern
- Theme
- Faith
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