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sacramental

/ˌsækrəˈmɛntəl/ /ˌsækrəˈmɛntl̩/

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noun

Sakramentalien

An object (such as holy water or a crucifix) or an action (such as making the sign of the cross) which is regarded as encouraging devotion and thus spiritually aiding the person who uses it.

Examples :

"The rosary is a sacramental that many Catholics use to help them pray. "

Der Rosenkranz ist ein Sakramental, das viele Katholiken benutzen, um beim Beten zu helfen.

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adjective

sakramental, sakramentell

Used in, or relating to, a sacrament.

Examples :

"The altar boys were sacked after they were caught sampling the sacramental wine instead of just passing it to the priest before communion."

Die Ministranten wurden entlassen, nachdem sie erwischt wurden, wie sie den sakramentalen Wein probierten, anstatt ihn vor der Kommunion nur dem Priester zu reichen.

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