cardinal virtues

plural plural-only

(Christianity) The four virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.

Japanese Meaning

（キリスト教における）慎重、正義、勇気、節制の四大徳

The monastery's teachings emphasized the cardinal virtues, urging monks to cultivate prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance in daily life.

修道院の教えは、思慮・正義・勇気・節制という四つの主要な美徳を強調し、修道士たちに日常生活でそれらを育むよう促した。

Sense（1）

(Christianity) The four virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.