kiss of peace
Church reconciliation gesture
A kiss of peace is a ritual greeting exchanged during Christian worship, symbolizing reconciliation and unity among congregants.
The practice varies by denomination—from an actual kiss on the cheek to a handshake or embrace.
Also called the holy kiss or pax.
The priest invited the congregation to share a kiss of peace.
- paxEnforced imperial peace
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- greetingExpression of welcome
- osculationAct of kissing
- ChristianityFaith based on Jesus
early church · Roman Catholic · communion · reconciliation · Christian fellowship · benediction · church service · Roman Catholic Church · harmony · symbolic gesture · mass · embrace · ritual object · sacrament · nonverbal communication · affection · handshake · brotherly love
kiss of peacekiss of Judas
Feigned intimacy masking treachery
Judas kiss · kiss of death · stab in the back · betrayal · curse
kiss of peaceact of war
Hostility justifying armed response
feud · vendetta · blood feud · rupture · schism
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