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  1. The scapular is a Christian garment worn by the clergy to depict their devotion and commitment to the church. Initially designed as a protective garment to be worn during manual or physical labour, over the centuries, the scapular gained recognition as a symbol of piety and devotion.

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    The Chinese character for filial piety, xiao (孝), illustrates the term's meaning. The ideogram is a combination of the characters lao (老), which means old, and er zi (儿子), which means son. Lao is the top half of the character xiao, and er zi, representing the son, forms the bottom half of the character.
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    Piety - Wikipedia

    Piety is a virtue which may include religious devotion or spirituality. A common element in most conceptions of piety is a duty of respect. In a religious context, piety may be expressed through pious activities or devotions, which may vary among countries and cultures. See more

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    The word piety comes from the Latin word pietas, the noun form of the adjective pius (which means "devout" or "dutiful"). English literature scholar Alan Jacobs has written about the origins and early meaning of the term: See more

    Pietas in traditional Latin usage expressed a complex, highly valued Roman virtue; a man with pietas respected his responsibilities to gods, country, parents, and kin. In its strictest sense it was the sort of love a son ought to … See more

    In Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Lutheranism, and Anglicanism, piety is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. "It engenders in the soul a filial respect for God, a generous love toward him, and an affectionate obedience that wants to do what he commands … See more

    Expressions of piety vary according to country and local tradition. "Feast days", with their preparations for various religious celebrations and activities, have forged traditions peculiar to communities. Many pious exercises are part of the cultic patrimony of … See more

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    Plato's dialogue Euthyphro, in which Socrates seeks a definition of piety
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    • Shea, Mark (September 15, 2013). "Saints Teach Us Piety by Their Example". National Catholic Register. See more

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  4. The meaning of ‘Pieta’ by Michelangelo--Aleteia

    Mar 26, 2018 · The term Pietà finds its roots in the Italian word for “pity” and the Latin word for “piety.” Heartrending, this composition depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of her son Jesus in...

  5. Scapular – A Symbol of Obedience, Piety, and Devotion

  6. What is the Gift of Piety? - Catholic Straight Answers

  7. Piety: A Gift of the Holy Spirit - Learn Religions

    Jun 25, 2019 · Piety is the sixth of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, enumerated in Isaiah 11:2-3. Like all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, piety is granted to those who are in a state of grace.

  8. Filial piety - Wikipedia

    Filial piety is the virtue of exhibiting love and respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors, particularly within the context of Confucian, Chinese Buddhist, and Daoist ethics. [2]

  9. The Life of Piety - Symbolism and Simplicity - Orthodox

  10. Exandrian Piety | GM Binder

  11. Ordinary Time: Symbols and Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Blogger

  12. Pietas - Wikipedia