Pietas

[ pahy-i-tas ]

noun

1. the ancient Roman personification of familial affection, patriotism, and piety.

Example Sentences

There are angels, pietas - representations of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Christ - and Stations of the Cross at churches.

From Washington Times

There are angels, pietas — representations of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Christ — and Stations of the Cross at churches.

From Seattle Times

“All the 18th century steles, the pietas, frescoes, chapels and the big organ are fine,” he said.

From Washington Times

The Latin pietas impressed a religious character upon filial duty.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus the Roman Poets consider their State in course of ruin because its prisci mores and pietas were failing.

From Project Gutenberg