noun
(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
• Syn: ↑pax
• Topics: ↑Roman Catholic, ↑Western Church, ↑Roman Catholic Church, ↑Church of Rome, ↑Roman Church
• Hypernyms: ↑greeting, ↑salutation
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: a religious ceremonial kiss symbolizing fraternal unity and originating in the early church
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1. (in certain Christian churches) a ceremonial greeting or embrace given as a token of Christian love and unity.
2. a ceremonial kiss formerly given, esp. at a baptism or Eucharistic service, as a token of Christian love and unity. Also called pax.
[1895-1900]
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kiss of peace noun
A kiss of greeting between the members of the early, and some branches of the modern, Church
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Main Entry: ↑kiss
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kiss of peace see under ↑kiss
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Main Entry: ↑peace
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kiss of peace,
a ceremonial kiss signifying brotherly love; pax. The kiss of peace is given at Mass in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.
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a ceremonial kiss given or exchanged as a sign of unity, esp. during the Christian Eucharist
Useful english dictionary. 2012.