Ministry of Penance

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Are you referring to Minister of Penance, a San 'Shyuum Legate of the Covenant who served in the Second Battle of Harvest?

The Ministry of Penance is part of the Covenant's Council ^[1].

[edit] Meaning

Penance is repentance of sins as well as the proper name of the Catholic and Orthodox Christian Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation/Confession. The word penance derives from Old French and Latin poenitentia, both of which derive from the same root meaning repentance, the desire to be forgiven.

[edit] Sources

1. ↑ Official Halo Wars Website

Known Governmental Branches of the Covenant

High Council Ministry of Tranquility | Ministry of Concert | Ministry of Conversion | Ministry of Fortitude | Ministry of Etiology Council of Concordance | Ministry of Penance | Council of Deed and Doctrine | Council of Masters