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ho·ly wa·ter
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Princeton's WordNet
holy waternoun
water that has been blessed by a priest for use in symbolic purification
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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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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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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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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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of holy water in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of holy water in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- aigua beneita, aigua beneïdaCatalan, Valencian
- WeihwasserGerman
- αγίασμαGreek
- sankta akvoEsperanto
- agua benditaSpanish
- ur bedeinkatuBasque
- vihkivesiFinnish
- eau béniteFrench
- uisge-coisrigteScottish Gaelic
- पवित्र पानीHindi
- air suciIndonesian
- vígt vatnIcelandic
- acqua santa, acqua benedettaItalian
- 聖水Japanese
- 聖水, 성수Korean
- aqua benedictaLatin
- wijwaterDutch
- woda święconaPolish
- água bentaPortuguese
- agheasmă, apă sfințităRomanian
- святая водаRussian
- புனித நீர்Tamil
- kutsal suTurkish
- 圣水Chinese
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