Religious Terms

Words relating to religious concepts and practices

Words

Something regarded with disgust or hatred; a detestable act or thing

A revelation or disclosure; the complete final destruction of the world

A short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, often at the end of worship service

The act of invoking divine favor or consecration; a favor or gift bestowed by God

A general rule, law, or principle; an accepted collection of sacred books; a member of a cathedral chapter

A divine decree or order, especially one of the Ten Commandments; an authoritative order or injunction

The act of being rescued or set free; salvation from danger or evil

Of, from, or like God or a god; sacred, holy; excellent in the highest degree

A sudden manifestation or realization; a divine manifestation

To raise in rank, status, or character; to glorify or praise highly

To drive out evil spirits through religious or spiritual practices; to free from malign influence

A company of people that share the same interest or aim; companionship; friendly association

Dedicated to a religious purpose; sacred; morally and spiritually excellent

One who feigns to be what they are not; one who pretends to be better than they really are, or to be pious, virtuous, etc., without really being so

An image or representation of a deity used as an object of worship; a person or thing that is greatly admired or revered

A special year of emancipation and restoration; a 50th anniversary celebration

One who suffers death or persecution for their religious faith or cause

A shrine where prophecies are uttered; a person through whom a deity speaks; a prophetic declaration

One who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance

Expression of approval or admiration; commendation; worship

A person who has converted from one religion or belief to another, especially to Judaism

The offering of something to a deity as an act of propitiation or homage

To make holy or sacred; to consecrate; to purify from sin

One who saves, delivers, or rescues from peril; especially as a title of Jesus Christ

An act that is considered to be wrong according to religious or moral law

Evil or morally wrong by nature; later also excellent or impressive (slang)

To show reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and honor