The holy water carries a lot of significance for the priest. The sacred water according to the priest removes all sin when applied to oneself.
Holy water is used to make a sign of the cross when entering a church. This signifies to be a renewal of baptism which is known to be a cleaning of venial sin, and also provides some protection against evil. Priest of all religions follows significantly the use of holy water.
In Christianity, holy water has been used for blessing by a member of the clergy and is used for blessing individuals, churches, and homes, along with the articles of devotion.
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