This used to be called «righteousness», but this word has been ill - treated in its usage so that it now conjures up images of selfrighteousness or indignation or someone striving for saintliness by avoiding the real world. (religion-online.org)
The Liberal theologian of England and America is described with commendation by Dean Inge in the closing chapter of his Types of Christian Saintliness: «His «authority» is the best available judgment of civilized humanity which is the Liberal's Great Church. (religion-online.org)
Administrative ability, as well as saintliness, now loomed larger in episcopal appointments. (firstthings.com)