Bible Encyclopedias
Seal or Confession

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a name for the obligation on a priest never to reveal the secrets of the confessional. See Lee, Gloss. of Liturgical Terms, s.v.; Wal-cott, Sac. Archceol, s.v.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Seal or Confession'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/seal-or-confession.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.