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[[File:Holy water stoup.jpg|400px|thumb|Holy water stoup in a church]] | |||
'''Holy water''' is water that has been blessed by a member of the clergy or a religious figure, or derived from a well or spring considered holy. The use for cleansing prior to a baptism and spiritual cleansing is common in several religions, from [[Christianity]] to Sikhism. | '''Holy water''' is water that has been blessed by a member of the clergy or a religious figure, or derived from a well or spring considered holy. The use for cleansing prior to a baptism and spiritual cleansing is common in several religions, from [[Christianity]] to Sikhism. | ||
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"This creature of water, I bless and consecrate, in the name of the Father and Son and Holy Spirit, and by the power which I received by my baptism; and by my priesthood, we are guaranteed protection from our enemies, both visible and invisible. So be it!" | "This creature of water, I bless and consecrate, in the name of the Father and Son and Holy Spirit, and by the power which I received by my baptism; and by my priesthood, we are guaranteed protection from our enemies, both visible and invisible. So be it!" | ||
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==Hell water== | |||
In 2020, [[occultist]] [[Travis McHenry]] perfected a technique for creating [[Hell water]], which is formulated as the opposite of Holy water and is intended for use with [[demon]]s. | |||
==In popular culture== | ==In popular culture== | ||