Confessor
English Meaning
One who confesses; one who acknowledges a fault, or the truth of a charge, at the risk of suffering; specifically, one who confesses himself a follower of Christ and endures persecution for his faith.
- One who confesses.
- One who confesses faith in Christianity in the face of persecution but does not suffer martyrdom.
- A priest who hears confession and gives absolution.
- A priest who is one's spiritual mentor.