Bible Encyclopedias
Shriving Mark
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
or Sign, the sign of the cross made by the priest with his right band when giving absolution. Also called Shrift mark and Shrove sign.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Shriving Mark'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/shriving-mark.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.