What does holy water mean?

Definitions for holy water
ho·ly wa·ter

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. holy waternoun

    water that has been blessed by a priest for use in symbolic purification

Wiktionary

  1. holy waternoun

    In certain Christian churches, water that has been sanctified by a priest or bishop for the purpose of baptism or for the blessing of persons, places, or things.

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  1. Holy water

    Holy water is water that has been blessed by a member of the clergy or a religious figure, or derived from a well or spring considered holy. The use for cleansing prior to a baptism and spiritual cleansing is common in several religions, from Christianity to Sikhism. The use of holy water as a sacramental for protection against evil is common among Lutherans, Anglicans, Roman Catholics, and Eastern Christians.

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  1. holy water

    Holy water is water that has been blessed by a religious figure, such as a priest, bishop, or clergy member, and is used in various religious rituals and ceremonies, often for the purpose of purification, blessing, or protection. It is common in religions like Christianity, especially in Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Anglican churches.

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  1. Holy water

    Holy water is water that has been blessed by a member of a clergy or religious figure. The use for baptism and spiritual cleansing is common among several religions, from Christianity to Sikhism and Hinduism. The use of holy water as a sacramental for protection against evil is common among the Anglican and Roman Catholic christian sects.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of holy water in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of holy water in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of holy water in a Sentence

  1. Karl Marx:

    Christian Socialism is but the holy water with which the priest consecrates the heart-burnings of the aristocrat.

  2. Charles de LEUSSE:

    Vampire doesn’t see his image. Even less in the holy water. (Vampire ne voit son image. - Encore moins dans l'eau bénite.)


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