consecrated virgin
Noun
Meaning
consecrated virgin (plural consecrated virgins)
(Christianity) A woman consecrated by the Catholic church to a life of perpetual virginity as an exclusive spouse of Christ, as a member of the order of virgins.
Examples
The dews of Hermon rest upon thee now, Fair saint and martyr! and yet once again Faith, hope and charity, like gracious rain, Fall on thy consecrated virgin brow.