spiritual judge

Example Sentences

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We must, therefore, find in the Church of Christ a spiritual judge, exercising the same supreme authority as the High Priest wielded in the Old Law.

From The Faith of Our Fathers by Gibbons, James

There was another difficulty: the spiritual judge had no right to make such an arrest save for a rejection of the Sacrament.

From La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages by Michelet, Jules

It must also be preceded by publication of banns, or by licence from the spiritual judge.

From Commentaries on the Laws of England Book the First by Blackstone, William, Sir

For the spiritual judge in his hurry had failed to go through the forms of ecclesiastic law, and so made his proceedings null.

From La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages by Michelet, Jules

Her first deposition was made on the spur of the moment, before the spiritual judge who was sent to take her by surprise.

From La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages by Michelet, Jules