kiss of peace
1kiss of peace — n. SIGN OF PEACE: though still sometimes used, kiss of peace is now mainly applied in historical contexts …
2kiss of peace — ► kiss of peace a ceremonial kiss signifying unity, especially during the Christian Eucharist. Main Entry: ↑kiss …
3kiss of peace — kiss′ of peace′ n. rel a ceremonial greeting or embrace given as a token of Christian love and unity • Etymology: 1895–1900 …
4kiss of peace — 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, ↑ …
5Kiss of Peace — (Greek, aspasmos) A greeting exchanged among the clergy and the congregation during the divine Liturgy of the Eucharist, as a token of pure love and the one spirit. The aspasmos dates back to the apostolic age. In his epistles St. Paul repeatedly …
6kiss of peace — a ceremonial kiss signifying unity, especially during the Eucharist. → kiss …
7kiss of peace — Date: circa 1898 a ceremonial kiss, embrace, or handclasp used in Christian liturgies and especially the Eucharist as a sign of fraternal unity …
8kiss of peace — 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… …
9kiss of peace — noun a ceremonial kiss, sometimes replaced by an embrace or handclasp, used during various Christian liturgies, especially the Eucharist, as a symbol of Christian love …
10kiss of peace — Мирное целование …
