sobornostn.
/səˈbɔːnəst/ Theology.
A unity of persons in a loving fellowship in which each member retains freedom and integrity without excessive individualism.
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sobornost1962
1935 O. F. Clarke tr. N. A. Berdyaev Freedom & Spirit iii. 91 The revelation of the Trinity is, however, not that of a heavenly monarchy..but that of heavenly love, the divine sobornost.
1962 Listener 30 Aug. 317/1 How are we to achieve what Berdyaeff would call a valid sobornost—a really felt community?
1976 N. V. Riasanovsky Parting of Ways iv. 177 Khomiakov's concept of sobornost, an association in love, freedom, and truth of believers.
1977 Church Times 21 Jan. 13/3 Sobornost furthermore provides a further incentive to Roman Catholic officialdom not to regard Church unity too exclusively from a juridical point of view.
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