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Kiss of Peace

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Kiss of Peace (also Pax), the mutual greeting of the faithful in the Eucharistic Liturgy, as a sign of their love and union. It is first mentioned by St Justin Martyr. Originally an actual kiss, the form of the Peace has been modified in all rites. In recent years hand-shaking has become common in the W. In E. Orthodox practice a Kiss of Peace is also exchanged by the whole congregation at the end of Easter Mattins (which forms part of the midnight vigil; see PASCHAL VIGIL SERVICE).

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Kiss of peace

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Kiss of peace (Lat., pax). Mutual greeting during the Christian eucharist, perhaps based on the command of Christ to make peace before bringing one's gift to the altar (Matthew 5. 23 f.).

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JOHN BOWKER. "Kiss of peace." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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