trine immersion

American  

noun

1. a form of baptism in which the candidate is immersed three times, once for each person of the Trinity.

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Etymology

Origin of trine immersion

First recorded in 1630–40

Example Sentences

In the West trine immersion was generally held to be symbolic of the triune name of “Father, Son and Holy Ghost.”

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various

Therefore one immersion does not suffice for the sacrament of Baptism, and trine immersion is essential thereto.

From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

Trine immersionists make use of such historical records to establish the doctrine of trine immersion.

From The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity by Orr, Charles Ebert

The Baptismal Formula.—The trinitarian formula and trine immersion were not uniformly used from the beginning, nor did they always go together.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various

Consequently, one Baptism results from the intention of the Church's minister, who intends to confer one Baptism by a trine immersion.

From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint