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Kiss of peace

noun

(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist. Synonym: pax.

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"Kiss of peace" Quotes from Famous Books

... like wretches who cut each other's throats for a handful of spurious coins thrown to them? We are all victims, under the same sentence, and instead of uniting, we fight among ourselves. Poor fools! On the brow of each man that passes I can see the sweat of agony; efface it by the kiss of peace! ...

— Clerambault - The Story Of An Independent Spirit During The War • Rolland, Romain

... those who last took the vow of chastity. I felt little interest, I must confess, at the commencement of my levee; but as it came near to a close, many beautiful countenances attracted my attention, and I gave the kiss of peace with more zest than prudence would have justified. The last of the sisterhood came forward, and was introduced as Soeur Marie. Gracious Heaven! it was the poor girl whom I had deserted. I started when I ...

— The Pacha of Many Tales • Frederick Marryat

Words linked to "Kiss of peace" : salutation, Church of Rome, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic Church, greeting, Western Church, Roman Church, pax