Assertion: priest | /r/CapableOf | act in the place of christ
Facets:
value: to declare
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Yes, that’s what the formula says, but it says that because the priest is acting in the place of Christ.
text: Theologically, it may be pointed out that priests serve in the place of Christ and therefore, their ministry specially configures them to Christ.
text: By the power of the Holy Spirit, the priest stands in the place of Christ to declare the sinner forgiven.