Definition of Confessor

a priest who hears a person's confession

Examples of Confessor in a sentence

Holding the title of confessor, the priest was in charge of listening to Catholics admit their sins and offering absolution.  🔊

During religious reconciliation, the confessor gave the parishioner a "penance," or deeds to perform to heal her relationships with God and others.  🔊

The confessor was shocked to hear that the believer had murdered someone, but honored his duty as a priest to absolve the sin through prayer.  🔊

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