Holy water
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"Lustral water" redirects here. For the purifying water described in the Old Testament, see Water of lustration.
For other uses, see Holy water (disambiguation).
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. The use of holy water as a sacramental for protection against evil is common among Lutherans, Anglicans, Roman Catholics,[1][2] and Eastern Christians.