"altar call" meaning in All languages combined

See altar call on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: altar calls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} altar call (plural altar calls)
  1. (Christianity) A tradition, typically held at the end of an evangelical address, in which those who wish to make a new spiritual commitment to Jesus Christ are invited to come forward publicly. The supplicants gather at the altar located at the front of the church building. Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-altar_call-en-noun-lJXiOVer Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: Christianity

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