grand penitentiary

[ grand pen-i-ten-shuh-ree ]

noun

1. Roman Catholic Church. penitentiary2

Example Sentences

On the left is the chair of the Grand Penitentiary, where great princes have to make their public confession as pilgrims.

From Project Gutenberg

Through the confessional their nefarious trade became known to the Grand Penitentiary of Paris.

From Project Gutenberg

The affair was laid for decision before the grand penitentiary, Cardinal Lorenzo Pucci.

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