kiss of peace

kiss of peace
noun
(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
• Syn: ↑pax
• Hypernyms: ↑greeting, ↑salutation

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: a religious ceremonial kiss symbolizing fraternal unity and originating in the early church

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1. (in certain Christian churches) a ceremonial greeting or embrace given as a token of Christian love and unity.
2. a ceremonial kiss formerly given, esp. at a baptism or Eucharistic service, as a token of Christian love and unity. Also called pax.
[1895-1900]

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kiss of peace noun
A kiss of greeting between the members of the early, and some branches of the modern, Church
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Main Entry: ↑kiss
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kiss of peace see under ↑kiss
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Main Entry: ↑peace

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kiss of peace,
a ceremonial kiss signifying brotherly love; pax. The kiss of peace is given at Mass in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.

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a ceremonial kiss given or exchanged as a sign of unity, esp. during the Christian Eucharist

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  • kiss of peace — a ceremonial kiss signifying unity, especially during the Eucharist. → kiss …   English new terms dictionary

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