Christian soldier

The phrase Christian soldier may refer to:

• New Testament military metaphors, such as "fellow soldiers," and so:
  • Hymns such as Onward, Christian Soldiers and Soldiers of Christ, Arise
  • The Church Militant
  • The Latin phrase Miles Christi (Soldier of Christ)
• Military orders, such as:
  • The Knights Templar (Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon)
• The Crusades of the 11th, 12th and 13th century
• Janissaries, soldiers from conquered countries (often Christians) serving in the Ottoman Empire
• Christians in the military