Christian Brethren

plural noun

1. Plymouth Brethren.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christian Brethren¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Christian brethren are improvising Holy Week observances and practices as the novel coronavirus transforms worship, whether it’s delivering palm fronds by car, streaming Good Friday prayers or celebrating Jesus’ empty tomb before empty pews.

From Washington Times

“How sad that among Christian brethren, we are torn apart by pride, greed, and bitterness,” the arbitrator concluded, noting that the bones “could have, and should have, been a major victory in the culture war for those on the Creation science side.”

From The New Yorker

Finally how can my Christian brethren preach to the world that they are Christ like or follow His Word.

From New York Times

Egyptian Grand Mufti Shawki Allam, the country’s top Islamic authority, condemned what he called “the disgusting terrorist operation that was carried out by extremists against our Christian brethren.”

From Washington Post

The celebration was condemned by the European Union and the U.S., but Russia insisted its Orthodox Christian brethren in Bosnia have the right to celebrate any holiday they want.

From Seattle Times