NOUN | communication | kiss of peace, pax | (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist |
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Meaning | (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist. | |
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Synonym | pax | |
Category | Roman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman Church | The Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy |
Broader | greeting, salutation | (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) |
Spanish | beso de la paz, pax, paz | |
Catalan | bes de la pau, pau, pax |
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