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holy water

/ˈhəʊli ˈwɔːtər/

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/ˈhəʊli ˈwɔːtər/B1formal
  • ruВода, освящённая религиозным деятелем, обычно священником, и используемая в различных христианских обрядах для очищения, благословения и защиты.

Water that has been blessed by a religious figure, typically a priest, and is used in various Christian rituals for purification, blessing, and protection.

  1. Blessed waterB1formal

    Water that has been blessed by a priest or religious figure, used in various Christian rituals for purification and blessing.

    ruСвятая вода

    • The priest sprinkled holy water on the congregation.
    • She dipped her fingers in the holy water font and made the sign of the cross.
    • Holy water is often used during baptisms and blessings.