sacrament of penance and reconciliation
Obsolete Catholic term; now normally called ゆるしの秘跡. Used in historical or traditional contexts.
See also: ゆるしの秘跡
In the medieval church, the sacrament of penance and reconciliation played an important role.
Modern term for the same sacrament; 悔悛の秘跡 is the older, now obsolete name.
From 悔悛 (repentance) + の + 秘跡 (sacrament). A Catholic term that has fallen out of use in favor of ゆるしの秘跡.