A list of seven virtues that oppose the seven deadly sins appeared later in an epic poem titled Psychomachia, or Battle/Contest of the Soul. Written by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, a Christian governor who died around AD 410, it entails the battle between good virtues and evil vices. The enormous popularity of this work in the Middle Ages helped to spread the concept of holy virtue throughout Europe.
After Pope Gregory I released his list of seven deadly sins in AD 590, the seven virtues became identified as chastity, temperance, charity, diligence, patience, kindness, and humility. Practicing them is said to protect one against temptation from the seven deadly sins.
Virtue Latin Gloss Sin Latin Chastity Castitas Purity, abstinence Lust Luxuria Temperance Temperantia Humanity, equanimity Gluttony Gula Charity Caritas Will, benevolence, generosity, sacrifice Greed Avaritia Diligence Industria Persistence, effortfulness, ethics Sloth Acedia Patience Patientia Forgiveness, mercy Wrath Ira Kindness Humanitas Satisfaction, compassion Envy Invidia Humility Humilitas Bravery, modesty, reverence Pride Superbia Additional sins: Deceit Fear
The 7 Cardinal Sins vs 7 Cardinal Virues
He is without virtue.