0
act of absolving; a freeing from blame or guilt; release fromconsequences, obligations, or penalties.
2.state of being absolved.
3.Roman Catholic Theology .a.a remission of sin or of the punishment for sin, made bya priest in the sacrament of penance on the ground ofauthority received from Christ.
b.the formula declaring such remission.
4.Protestant Theology . a declaration or assurance of divineforgiveness to penitent believers, made after confession ofsins.
What else can I help you with?
Continue Learning about Religious Studies
Related Questions
Trending Questions
What were the difficulties Saint Augustine faced?
Hello,
My question is, to become a missionary, what steps do I need to take to start this new journey to spread Gods word around the world To fully serve Him and I believe in my heart and soul He has called me to do His work.Thank you&God bless, Jered D.?
Who is st. vigeous?
Does Apostolicae Curae also invalidate Roman Catholic Orders?
Matthew Wayne doherty?
Why does Mary have 12 stars above her head?
What is the antidote to human pride?
What did Saint Andrew work as?
How many times did Richard try to capture Jerusalem?
If God created everything then where did evil come from?
In his later ministry Paul called Mark?
Where in the Bible does it say when the soul enters the body?
Most of the twelve apostles were?
Why is there no help out there when your under spiritual attack 24 hours a day even to the extent when spirits are walking in the street with you you ask for help but no one gives it?
What is Hadassah?
What do people believe in in Brazil?
Why do people worship Krishna?
What other religious which observes fasts during certain festivals?
What is the religion of Philippe Jaroussky?
What is the religious group of Pythagoras?
Copyright ©2025 Answers.com. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.