sacrament
/ˈsækrəmənt/
noun
- A religious ceremony or ritual considered to have special spiritual meaning, especially in Christianity (e.g., baptism, communion).
- Baptism is one of the most important sacraments in many Christian churches.
- The priest administered the sacrament of marriage to the couple.
- In Catholic tradition, there are seven sacraments, including confirmation and confession.
- The consecrated bread and wine used in the Christian ceremony of Communion; the Eucharist.
- She took the sacrament with reverence and gratitude.
- The sacrament was placed in a special golden vessel on the altar.
- The congregation knelt to receive the sacrament during the service.
- Something regarded as having sacred significance or being a symbol of a deeper spiritual truth.
- For many, the natural world is a sacrament of divine beauty.
- The shared meal became a sacrament of friendship and trust.
- They treated the handshake as a sacrament of their agreement.