church militant

noun

, Theology.

1. those Christians on earth who are engaged in a continuous war against evil and the enemies of Christ.

Word History and Origins

Origin of church militant¹

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

The agreement with St. Michael’s Media, the parent firm of the Church Militant website, comes even as the site’s future remains in flux.

From Seattle Times

Church Militant has been known for publishing stories against LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church and strongly criticizing its advocates, among other controversial topics.

From Seattle Times

Church Militant last week posted an apology to the Rev. Georges de Laire, an official with the Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire, and St. Michael’s agreed to pay him $500,000 as part of a court judgment in a defamation suit he filed over a 2019 article.

From Seattle Times

Church Militant now disavows claims in the article, which depicted him harshly.

From Seattle Times

Church Militant’s YouTube channel included a video posted Wednesday featuring a former Church Militant staff member, Joe Gallagher, representing a new organization called Truth Army.

From Seattle Times