Of, pertaining to, or resembling purgatory. / That purifies by removing sin; expiatory.

plural of purgatory

(Christianity) Alternative letter-case form of Purgatory / Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.

Obsolete spelling of purgatory

Tending to cleanse; expiatory.

(Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification prior to entering Heaven.