Category:Pax

Pax, n. Etym: [l. pax peace. See peace.]

1. (eccl.)

Defn: the kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary now Substituted for it at high mass in roman catholic churches.

2. (r. C. Ch.)

Defn: a tablet or board, on which is a representation of christ, of The virgin mary, or of some saint and which, in the mass, was kissed By the priest and then by the people, in mediæval times; an Osculatory. It is still used in communities, confraternities, etc. Kiss the pax, and be quiet like your neighbors. Chapman.