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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.
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.
In Roman Catholic doctrine, souls atoned for past sins in purgatory before entering heaven. In fact, for centuries, purgatory was often regarded as an actual physical place. Today, if you say you are in purgatory, you feel stuck or not able to continue towards a goal.
Purgatory is the place where Roman Catholics believe the spirits of dead people are sent to suffer for their sins before they go to heaven. It can also mean a very unpleasant experience or a condition of temporary punishment.
