Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [religions and religious concepts]
5. religious concepts
6. doctrinal concepts

Anotations

Scope note:

A declaration of forgiveness of sins. In Christianity it refers specifically to the formal remission of sin imparted by a priest or minister either in private after confession or as part of the liturgy in public worship. In Catholicism it is part of the sacrament of penance.