Gottvater
Gottvater, meaning God the Father in German, is the title used in Christian theology for the first person of the Holy Trinity. In German-language religious discourse it is employed across many denominations, including Catholic and Protestant traditions, to denote the divine Father who is the source of all that exists.
In Trinitarian doctrine, Gottvater is one divine person who is distinct from the Son and the Holy
Language and practice surrounding Gottvater are evident in liturgy and prayer. German speakers commonly address God
History and usage notes: the term gained prominence in medieval and especially post-Reformation German theology and