(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist.
1I wish much to see you all, and exchange the kiss of peace.
2Come, O my sister, and receive from thy brother the kiss of peace.
3Him he forthwith visited in the stable, and saluted with the kiss of peace.
4Pray for me and give me the kiss of peace.
5And if that of hers were the kiss of peace?
6It was much too late for the kiss of peace.
7But he haughtily refused the customary kiss of peace.
8I suppose I may extend the kiss of peace?
9When Louis leaned down to give him the kiss of peace, Henry shut his eyes.
10Then all rising, the archbishop bestowed on each the kiss of peace, and the ceremony concluded.
11Then the two martyrs gave each other the kiss of peace, and a gladiator killed them.
12I think, before He left the room, Jesus stooped down and gave her a kiss of peace.
13Ellen dropped her armful of things, and, taking Nancy's hands, gave her truly the kiss of peace.
14Was it only a kiss of peace?
15But no kiss of peace given at Henry's orders could turn away the rising wrath of the Church.
16In the Roman rite the kiss of peace followed, the faithful kissing each other according to the ancient custom.
Translations for kiss of peace