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- Dictionarypurgatory/ˈpəːɡət(ə)ri/
noun
- 1. (in Catholic doctrine) a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven: "all her sins were forgiven and she would not need to go to Purgatory"
adjective
- 1. having the quality of cleansing or purifying: archaic "infernal punishments are purgatory and medicinal"
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Intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
- The meaning of PURGATORY is an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification; specifically : a place or state of punishment wherein according to Roman Catholic doctrine the souls of those who die in God's grace may make satisfaction for past sins and so become fit for heaven.
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The meaning of PURGATORY is an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification; specifically : a place or state of punishment wherein according to Roman Catholic doctrine the souls of those who die in God's grace may make satisfaction for past sins and so become fit for heaven.
Purgatory ( Latin: purgatorium, borrowed into English via Anglo-Norman and Old French) [1] is a passing intermediate state after physical death for purifying or purging a soul. A common analogy is dross being removed from metal in a furnace.
Purgatory is the place where Roman Catholics believe that the spirits of dead people suffer for their sins before going to heaven. It can also mean a very unpleasant experience that causes suffering. See the pronunciation, translations and usage examples of purgatory.
Dec 18, 2020 · In this article, we’ll discuss the nature of purgatory, whether Scripture talks about purgatory, and what we can learn from this. We should note that those of the Roman Catholic tradition will most likely believe in the existence of purgatory, and those from other denominations most likely will not.
Jun 21, 2024 · purgatory, the condition, process, or place of purification or temporary punishment in which, according to medieval Christian and Roman Catholic belief, the souls of those who die in a state of grace are made ready for heaven.
- Carol Zaleski
Purgatory definition: (in the belief of Roman Catholics and others) a condition or place in which the souls of those dying penitent are purified from venial sins, or undergo the temporal punishment that, after the guilt of mortal sin has been remitted, still remains to be endured by the sinner..
In Roman Catholic doctrine, souls atoned for past sins in purgatory before entering heaven. In fact, for centuries, purgatory was often regarded as an actual physical place. Today, if you say you are in purgatory, you feel stuck or not able to continue towards a goal.
