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Definition of Confessor
Confessor

One who confesses; one who acknowledges a fault, or the truth of a charge, at the risk of suffering; specifically, one who confesses himself a follower of Christ and endures persecution for his faith.

A priest who hears the confessions of others and is authorized to grant them absolution.

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Confessor Translations

confessor in French is confesseur
confessor in German is Beichtvater
confessor in Latin is penintentiarius
confessor in Spanish is confesor
confessor in Swedish is biktfader


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