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A-Z: General definitions: Shriven
Definition
Middle English term for the process of being cleansed from one’s sins by a priest, as the outcome of confession. Hence ‘Shrove Tuesday’, the day of confession and cleansing prior to the start of Lent.
Disobedience to the known will of God. According to Christian theology human beings have displayed a pre-disposition to sin since the Fall of Humankind.
A person whose role is to carry out religious functions.
1. The part of a service of Christian worship where people say sorry to God for not living according to his will.
2. The practice of privately telling a priest of wrongdoing.
A period of 40 days before Easter, starting on Ash Wednesday. Traditionally this is a time of reflection for Christians, who will often also give up a favourite food etc. for the forty days.
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