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

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trine immersion

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

Therefore it seems that trine immersion is essential to Baptism.

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

The Greeks and Russians always use the trine immersion; the first, in the name of the Father—the second, in that of the Son—and the third in that of the Holy Ghost.

From The Baptist Magazine, Vol. 27, January, 1835 by Wightman, George

Objection 1: It seems that trine immersion is essential to Baptism.

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

It is therefore clear that neither on the part of the Trinity, nor on the part of Christ's Passion, is the trine immersion essential to the sacrament.

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