purgation

Example Sentences

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The old Roman canon law of Purgation, a similar ordeal, he used not rarely.

From The Little Manx Nation - 1891 by Caine, Hall, Sir

Thus does the Church Militant clasp, each day anew, the holy tie which binds her to the suffering Church of Purgation.

From Purgatory by Sadlier, Mrs. James

The severest censures of the Church were passed upon those who dared to repeat an unproved accusation after the oaths of Purgation and Compurgation had been taken unchallenged.

From The Little Manx Nation - 1891 by Caine, Hall, Sir

His wife died soon after at Taos, New Mexico, and the children fell to the care of a brother in law, Mr. Boggs, who had a large ranche on the Purgation near Fort Lyon.

From The Life of Kit Carson Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent and Colonel U.S.A. by Ellis, Edward Sylvester

In the land of Purgation the air is freer, and the holy mountain rises into the pure light of day. 

From Intentions by Wilde, Oscar