confession booths
Private repentance enclosures
Confession booths are small enclosed compartments in Catholic churches where parishioners privately confess sins to a priest.
A screen or grating typically separates penitent from priest, preserving anonymity.
The term extends figuratively to any setting where someone reveals secrets or unburdening themselves: Social media has become a confession booth for oversharing.
- penitentOne showing remorse
- screenDisplay or barrier
- confessionalsCompartments for revealing sins
- priestOne who performs sacraments
- penanceSelf-mortification for wrongdoing
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Central civic space
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Vessel for sacramental water
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