Pleroma Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/ˈplɛroʊmə/

Noun

A complete and perfect divine state or being, often referred to as the ultimate reality or the universe.

The ancient Greeks believed that the Pleroma was the source of all existence.
In Christianity, some theologians describe the Trinity as a Pleroma of three persons.

The word Pleroma comes from the Greek πλήρωμα (plērōma), meaning “fullness” or “plenum”.

Pleroma is often used in theological and philosophical contexts to describe the ultimate reality or state of being.

Pleroma appears in various forms of Christian literature, including the works of early Church Fathers and modern theologians.

The Pleroma is often collocated with concepts such as the Trinity, the Logos, and the Monas.

Pleroma is a relatively rare term in modern language, with a frequency of use in fiction and non-fiction writing.