perichoresis

[pehr’-ih-koe-ree‘-sis]
(Greek peri, “around” + Greek choreio, “dance”)
Refers to the mutual indwelling and relationship of the members of the Trinity. This concept is emphasized more by Eastern Christianity, but is affirmed by all orthodox branches of Trinitarian Christianity. St John of Damascus defines it such: “The subsistences [i.e., the three Persons] dwell and are established firmly […]

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