Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Encyclopedias
Shriving Mark

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Shriving Hand
Next Entry
Shriving Pew
Resource Toolbox

or Sign, the sign of the cross made by the priest with his right band when giving absolution. Also called Shrift mark and Shrove sign.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Shriving Mark'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/shriving-mark.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile