Empyrean (noun)

The highest heaven, often considered to be made of pure fire and located above the spheres of the planets and stars.

Origin:

Derived from late latin empyreus, from ancient greek ἐμπυρεῖος (empureios), from ἐν (en), 'in', and πυρ (pyr), 'fire'. in ancient greece, the empyrean was considered the highest heaven, believed to be made of pure flame and located above the spheres of the planets and stars.

Examples:

1. In ancient Greece, the gods were said to reside in the empyrean.
2. The empyrean was considered to be the ultimate destination of the soul after death.
3. In Christian mythology, the empyrean was often identified with the abode of God.
4. Many medieval cosmologies placed the empyrean at the outermost sphere of the universe.
5. The empyrean is often depicted as a realm of light and peace, beyond the reach of earthly troubles.