father confessor
Example Sentences
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Right now, John Hurt can be seen in Jackie, opposite Natalie Portman as the newly widowed Mrs Kennedy’s father confessor.
From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2017
Stellan Skarsgard, who has often worked with von Trier and in this film plays a father confessor figure to whom Joe recounts her life, echoed her comment, adding: "Lars is a very funny man."
From Reuters • Feb. 10, 2014
A county judge, in the Kentucky sense, is the local law enforcer, political leader, friend in need of the political faithful, comptroller of patronage and state-relief funds, and father confessor to anyone with a problem.
From Time Magazine Archive
Baker softened the ideological edges and was father confessor to the outside world.
From Time Magazine Archive
Although we, as Protestants, do not recognise the institution of a father confessor, we don't desire to administer our healing in the lump.
From The Undying Past by Sudermann, Hermann
