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  1. penitents

    Confraternities of penitents (Spanish: Cofradía Penitencial; Italian: Fratellanza penitenziale; Portuguese: Irmandade Penitencial) are Christian religious congregations, with statutes prescribing various penitential works; they are especially popular in the Catholic Church. Members of the confraternities of penitents practice mortification of the flesh through fasting, the use of the discipline, the wearing of a hair shirt, among other instruments of penance, etc.

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  1. Penitents

    Penitents is a station of the Barcelona Metro network, served by L3, named after the Vallcarca i els Penitents area in the northern part of Gràcia. It opened in 1985. It's located under avinguda de l'Hospital Militar between carrer del Gòlgota and carrer d'Anna Piferrer, and can be accessed from entrances in the former and the latter, leading to a single ticket hall. Its platforms are 96 m. long.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of penitents in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of penitents in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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