In itself, the story is a very strong figurization of the spiritual unity of all being.

The Christian refusal to participate in key community rituals such as this was a direct threat to traditional spiritual and physical unity.

Thus, though the two saints never met each other in person, they have, through this episode, made evident, their innate spiritual unity.

"We live in a world of conflicts, but in the beginning, there was spiritual unity."

With several Eastern churches his vision of spiritual unity has made significant progress.

Yet this spiritual unity belies the huge gap between the cardinal and the region's Catholics.

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ.

The divine salvation plan, being not only material, includes a permanent spiritual unity with Christ.

They are not arguing for spiritual unity with the downtrodden.

"The basic message of my music," he said, "is spiritual unity for peace."