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Mystical union

Unio mystica: the soul’s union with God, the goal of Christian mystical life.

Also: unio mystica

Christian mysticism

Mystical union is the culmination of the unitive way. Christian writers describe it in images of marriage, fire and iron, rain and river, while generally maintaining the distinction between creature and Creator. The relation between union and identity is a central question for comparative study.