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Why do you burn when you touch holy water?

Holy water does not cause burning upon touch. It is typically just water that has been blessed by a religious official. Burning sensations upon contact with water may be due to other factors, such as temperature or chemical irritants.


Does holy water knock people out cold?

Not unless you are a vampire or a zombie; holy water is reputed to send the undead back to death. It has no effect on living people.


What is a Two handled roman flask used for holy water?

A two-handled Roman flask, also known as a pilgrim flask, was used in ancient times to hold liquids like holy water during religious rituals or pilgrimages. These flasks typically featured two handles to easily carry and pour the contents, and their small size made them portable for travelers.


Did Isaac newton believe in holy water and the holy spirit?

A:In terms of religious beliefs, Isaac Newton sat between Christianity and Deism, believing that the creator must continue to interfere occasionally in the universe, if only to keep the stars in their places, since not all aspects of the physical universe were capable of self-regulation. Beyond this, he seems not to have believed in miracles and would be unlikely to have believed in the Holy Spirit or the usefulness of 'holy water'.


Why does the priest pour holy water on the child?

The priest pours holy water on the child as part of the sacrament of baptism. Holy water symbolizes purification and is believed to cleanse the child from original sin and initiate them into the Christian faith. It serves as a ritual act to bless and sanctify the child.

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What is holy water made of and how is it used in religious practices?

Holy water is typically made by mixing water with salt and blessing it by a priest or clergy member. It is used in religious practices, such as Catholicism, to bless people, objects, and spaces as a symbol of purification and protection against evil.


Is fresh water Holy Water?

Holy Water is fresh water that has received a special blessing but all fresh water is not necessarily Holy Water.


How many times the word 'water' appear in the Quran?

The word "Sea/Water" appears 32 times in the Qur'an.


Is holy water a waste of water?

The use of holy water is incidental to Catholic worship. In periods of severe water shortage, the use of holy water can be suspended.


Why is the holy water a symbol of the Holy Trinity?

Holy water is not a symbol of the holy trinity. The holy trinity has to do with the idea of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Holy water is used to show the "washing away" of sin.


What is another name for holy water?

Holy water is also called as 'Baptismal water'.


When your an adult d you get dipped in holy water?

Yes you do get dipped in holy water


Why is water important to Christians?

Do you mean holy water? if so...holy water is used in baptism to represent the holy spirit. This is used because when Christians believe in Jesus, the holy spirit enters them.


What is the holy water of Hinduism?

Abhishekha or "Sprinkling (bath) ablution" i.e., bathing the deity with the water - the holy water of Hinduism.


Why do vampires fear holy water?

Vampires fear holy water because according to the legends, holy water burns their skins causing them to be in great agony.


What holds Holy Water at Church?

Roman Catholic AnswerA number of things hold Holy Water in a Church. A large dispenser usually has a quantity of Holy Water for the Faithful to fill their bottles to take home, this is called a Holy Water Urn. A small bucket used by the priest to carry Holy Water around the Church while sprinkling the congregation is called Holy Water Bucket, and the small holders at the door, that you can dip your fingers in are called Holy Water Fonts, the Baptismal Font holds Holy Water used in Baptism.


What makes book holy?

Put holy water on it