Holiness, or sanctity, is in general the state of being holy (perceived by religious individuals as associated with the divine) or sacred (considered worthy of spiritual respect or devotion; or inspiring awe or reverence among believers in a given set of spiritual ideas). In other contexts, objects are often considered 'holy' or 'sacred' if used for spiritual purposes, such as the worship or service of gods. These terms can also be used in a non-spiritual or semi-spiritual context ("sacred truths" in a constitution). It is often ascribed to people ("a holy man" of religious occupation, "holy prophet" who is venerated by his followers), objects ("sacred artifact" that is venerated and blessed ), times ("holy days" of spiritual introspection, such as during winter holidays), or places ("sacred ground", "holy place").

Contents

• 1 Etymology
• 2 Holiness in Judaism
• 3 Holiness in Christianity
  • 3.1 Holiness in Catholicism
  • 3.2 Holiness in Protestantism
  • 3.3 Holiness in Orthodoxy
• 4 Holiness in Buddhism
• 5 Holiness in Islam
• 6 Hierology
• 7 Sacred ground
• 8 See also
• 9 Notes
• 10 References

Adjective

holy (comparative holier, superlative holiest)

1. Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
2. Revered in a religion.
3. Perfect or flawless.
4. Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).
5. Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.
6. (slang) Used as an intensifier in various interjections.

   Holy cow, I can’t believe he actually lost the race!

Synonyms

• (dedicated to a religious purpose or a god): sacred
• (revered in a religion): sacred
• (perfect, flawless): faultless, flawless, perfect
• (separated or set apart from something):: sanctified
• (set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose): reserved, special

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