Remission Of Sin (Noun)
Meaning
The act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The priest forgave John's transgressions, granting him remission of sin through the sacrament of penance.
- After months of therapy and self-reflection, she felt like she was in remission of sin and ready to move forward.
- Remission of sin was granted to the repentant, as the priest led the congregation in prayer.
- The sacrament of penance offered a path to remission of sin, a chance for believers to cleanse their souls.
- The priest's solemn words, "Ego te absolvo," pronounced the remission of sin, washing away the parishioner's transgressions.