WORDS OF ABSOLUTION TO BE VALID
By Jesse Romero · Published Jun 17, 2025 · Updated Jun 17, 2025
QUESTION? / COMMENT!
What are the bare minimum words for absolution to be valid? A priest said earlier, “I absolve you, etc…Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.” or words to this effect, there was no “in the name of”, is this necessary? Thank you!
ANSWER! / COMMENT!
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