Catholic Seven Virtues
The Roman Catholic Church also recognizes seven virtues, which correspond inversely to each of the seven deadly sins.
Vice | Latin | Virtue | Latin |
---|---|---|---|
Lust | Luxuria | Chastity | Castitas |
Gluttony | Gula | Temperance | Temperantia |
Greed | Avaritia | Charity | Caritas |
Sloth | Acedia | Diligence | Industria |
Wrath | Ira | Patience | Patientia |
Envy | Invidia | Kindness | Humanitas |
Pride | Superbia | Humility | Humilitas |
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