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cilice

/ˈsɪlɪs/ /ˈsɪlɪˌsiː/

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noun

مسح الشعر

Examples :

"The monk wore a cilice under his robes as a form of self-discipline. "

ارتدى الراهب مسح الشعر تحت عباءاته كشكل من أشكال الانضباط الذاتي.

religion suffering wear body moral

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noun

القيود

(chiefly in Opus Dei) A leather strap studded with metallic barbs that cut into flesh as a constant reminder of Christ's suffering.

Examples :

"Because of his religious devotion, he secretly wore a cilice under his clothes as a personal act of penance. "

بسبب تفانيه الديني، كان يرتدي سراً القيود تحت ملابسه كعمل شخصي للتكفير عن الذنب.

religion suffering theology ritual body moral