SACRAMENT

Sacrament

A sacrament is a sacred Christian rite recognized as of particular importance and significance. There are various views on the existence and meaning of such rites.

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sacrament

Noun

  1. The rites in the five pillars of Islam.
  2. A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Roman Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."
  3. The pledge or token of an oath or solemn covenant; a sacred thing; a mystery.
  4. The oath of allegiance taken by soldiers in Ancient Rome; hence, a sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath.


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