Definition of Penitents. Meaning of Penitents. Synonyms of Penitents
Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Penitents.
Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Penitents and, of course, Penitents synonyms and on the right images related to the word Penitents.
Definition of Penitents
Penitents Confalon Con"fa*lon, n. [F. See Confalon.] (R. C. Ch.)
One of a fraternity of seculars, also called Penitents.
Penitent Penitent Pen"i*tent, n.
1. One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his
transgressions.
2. One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one
undergoing penance.
3. One under the direction of a confessor.
Note: Penitents is an appellation given to certain
fraternities in Roman Catholic countries, distinguished
by their habit, and employed in charitable acts.