What is the meaning of Confessor?

One who confesses faith in Christianity in the face of persecution, but who is not martyred.

One who confesses to having done something wrong.

A priest who hears confession and then gives absolution.

Someone who acts as listener and helper.

confessor of the faith

confessor (priest who hears confessions)

confessor of the Christian faith

martyr

confessor (one who confesses faith in a religion, especially Christianity)

confessor (priest who hears confession)

obsolete spelling of confesor

Source: wiktionary.org