"A sacrament is a Christian rite recognized as of particular importance and significance. There are various views on the existence and meaning of such rites. Many ...
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Christians consider the sacraments to be a visible symbol of the reality of God, as well as a channel for God´s grace. Many denominations, including the Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, and Reformed, hold to the definition of sacrament formulated by Augustine of Hippo: an outward sign of an inward grace, that has been instituted by Jesus Christ. Sacraments signify God´s grace in a way that is outwardly observable to the participant." - (en.wikipedia.org 02.03.2020)
