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- Dictionarypurgatory/ˈpəːɡət(ə)ri/
noun
- 1. (in Catholic doctrine) a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven: "all her sins were forgiven and she would not need to go to Purgatory"
adjective
- 1. having the quality of cleansing or purifying: archaic "infernal punishments are purgatory and medicinal"
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The meaning of PURGATORY is an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification; specifically : a place or state of punishment wherein according to Roman Catholic doctrine the souls of those who die in God's grace may make satisfaction for past sins and so become fit for heaven.
Purgatory ( Latin: purgatorium, borrowed into English via Anglo-Norman and Old French) [1] is a passing intermediate state after physical death for purifying or purging a soul. A common analogy is dross being removed from metal in a furnace.
Purgatory is the place where Roman Catholics believe that the spirits of dead people suffer for their sins before going to heaven. It can also mean a very unpleasant experience that causes suffering. See the pronunciation, translations and usage examples of purgatory.
Purgatory is conceived as a condition of suffering and purification that leads to union with God in heaven.
Dec 18, 2020 · Purgatory is believed by some as a place for sinners who have God’s grace but need to endure “temporal punishment” for transgressions that did not receive payment during their lives. In other words, if anyone has any leftover sin, this place purges them of it, before they reach the gates of heaven.
Jun 21, 2024 · purgatory, the condition, process, or place of purification or temporary punishment in which, according to medieval Christian and Roman Catholic belief, the souls of those who die in a state of grace are made ready for heaven.
Purgatory is a state of purification for those who die in God's grace but are not yet ready for heaven. Learn what the Catholic Church teaches about purgatory, how it differs from hell, and what Scripture says about it.
