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kiss of peace

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

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One seems to believe almost all that they believe and when they stop short and call it a Religion, and you pass on, and call it only a reminiscence of one, should you not part with the kiss of peace. Thomas Carlyle

Even knights gave each other the kiss of peace before proceeding to the combat, and forgave one another all real or imaginary wrongs. Source: Internet

A: It might be just a tad excessive to say that the kiss of peace is placed at the worst part of the celebration, especially considering that it has probably been in its current position since Pope St. Gregory the Great (590-604). Source: Internet

Lastly, during the kiss of peace, Archbishop Mansell extended to the newly ordained deacons his greeting of peace, after which all the deacons gave the fraternal kiss to the newly ordained. Source: Internet

He then received the kiss of peace from both the priests, and Father André exclaimed in French, "Alors, allez au ciel!" meaning "so, to heaven!" Source: Internet

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