Someone once told me of a word he did not know how to spell, knew it
meant, ?a perfect day, perfect moment, circumstances that all come
together perfectly, created by God.?  He had only heard it twice in
his life once used by a pastor and another time, oh i don't remember. 
he pronounced the word as ?creous? or "kreus" although I know this is
not the correct spelling it sounds in the neighborhood of these.  he
didn't know how to spell it, or where it was derived.  Please tell me
what the word is along with its formal meaning.

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 03 Jan 2005 14:13 PST

Could it be ataraxy...?


http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=ataraxy

Defined as "Perfect peace of mind, or calmness".

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Clarification of Question by sundai-ga on 05 Jan 2005 11:07 PST

Thanks all. My question has been answered by PinkFreud.

I am delighted to have been able to help you find your word! Kairos
(pronounced "KYE-ross," with emphasis on the first syllable) is a
Greek word for the perfectly opportune time. As used in the New
Testament, "kairos" means "God's appointed time."

Here is the definition of kairos as found in Merriam-Webster's
Unabridged Dictionary:

"kairos..
 Function:noun 
 Inflected Form: plural kairoi
 Etymology:Greek, fitness, opportunity, time...

a time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial
action: the opportune and decisive moment"

Here you'll find a thorough and interesting discussion of the word:

Wikipedia: Kairos
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairos

I hope this is helpful. If anything is unclear or incomplete, please
request clarification; I'll gladly offer further assistance before you
rate my answer.

Best regards,
pinkfreud

Pinkfreud, you are an exceptional & thorough researcher.  Big thanks
for your attention to detail and descriptive feedback.

The word "Kreuz" (pronounced like "kroitz") means "Cross" in German. I
wonder if this could be the word the pastor used, in reference to the
perfection of the Cross.

Presumably, he was using one of the words in Greek meaning "time".

It could also be "kairos."

http://www.cursillos.ca/en/expansion/groupes/kairos.htm

More on "kairos":

http://english.ttu.edu/kairos/layers/metaphor.html

I suppose that "kairos" is indeed the word.

My sincere appreciation, "Pinkfreud" KAIROS is indeed the word.  Wow! 
I was laughed at when I told someone I?d seek the answer from Google
researchers but you've proved this method successful and have helped
me immensely.

Obviously, I should not have tried to provide a hint.

Anyway, two more links on "kairos":

http://english.ttu.edu/kairos/layers/etymology.html

http://members.cox.net/dwestermann3/SERMONS/kairostime.htm