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penance [ˈpenəns] N no pl

Usage examples with penance

to do penance for sth
принести́ покая́ние в чём-ли́бо

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Penance is not done, and sin increases daily.
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But, he destroys his merit earned through penances.
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As part of the penance he wills his land for the villagers.
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If a woman practices vice with a woman, she shall do penance for three years. 13.
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The penance for unmarried men over 20 is not mentioned.
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They are followed by bands of music and nazarenos, which is people that make penance and thanks for special events in their life.
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Believing that the sage had stolen the horse, they hurled insults at him and caused his penance to be disturbed.
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Penance assumed many forms, such as pilgrimages to holy sites; constructing, repairing and rebuilding churches; and caring for the poor and sick.
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Noticing that on it was no small penance.
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The priest may offer advice and gives a suitable penance.
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