Sacrament

/ˈsækrəmənt/

Translation of "sacrament" into Russian

sacrament

Noun

/ˈsækrəmənt/

sacrament

sacraments pl

таинство

Baptism is considered a sacrament in many Christian denominations.

Крещение считается таинством во многих христианских конфессиях.

Additional translations

священнодействие

Definitions

sacrament

Noun

/ˈsækrəmənt/

A religious ceremony or act in certain Christian churches regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward divine grace (e.g., baptism, the Eucharist).

The priest administered the sacrament of baptism to the newborn.

The consecrated elements of the Eucharist, especially the bread and wine.

After Mass, the faithful knelt in silence before the sacrament displayed on the altar.

(archaic) A solemn oath or pledge; a sacred promise.

The legionaries took a sacrament before marching into battle.

sacrament

Adjective

/ˈsækrəmənt/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the Christian sacrament of the Eucharist or to a specific sacrament.

She attended the weekly sacrament meeting with her family.

Idioms and phrases

holy sacrament

The priest prepared the holy sacrament for the congregation.

святое таинство

Священник приготовил святое таинство для прихожан.

sacrament meeting

The sacrament meeting was held every Sunday morning.

собрание таинств

Собрание таинств проводилось каждое воскресное утро.

sacrament service

The sacrament service was solemn and heartfelt.

служба таинств

Служба таинств была торжественной и душевной.

sacrament church

They were married in the sacrament church downtown.

церковь таинств

Они поженились в церкви таинств в центре города.

sacrament ceremony

The sacrament ceremony was a pivotal moment for the young believers.

церемония таинств

Церемония таинств была важным моментом для молодых верующих.