Dictionary of church terms

SPASMOS (HOLY KISS)

Christianity is based on "love" to God and people, and the kiss is a sign of love.
In the Coptic liturgy, believers kiss one another after Reconciliation prayer. However since we have reconciliated with God, consequently we do reconciliate with each other.
Anyone is not allowed to participate in the Eucharist in case he is in controversy with someone else.