Lectionary Calendar
Monday, May 6th, 2024
the Sixth Week after Easter
the Sixth Week after Easter
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Bible Dictionaries
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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Advent
Derived from the Latin, and means coming. The word is used of the first coming of Christ at His Birth, and of His Second Coming to judge the world. These
Derived from the Latin, and means coming. The word is used of the first coming of Christ at His Birth, and of His Second Coming to judge the world. These
Alms Bason
a shallow dish or plate, usually made of some precious metal, in which the offerings of the people are received and placed on the altar.
a shallow dish or plate, usually made of some precious metal, in which the offerings of the people are received and placed on the altar.
Ambulatory
the name given to the passageway running around and back of the altar, being a continuation of the aisles of the church. generally used for processionals to and from the choir.
the name given to the passageway running around and back of the altar, being a continuation of the aisles of the church. generally used for processionals to and from the choir.
Annunciation, the
A Feast of the Church held on March 25th, to commemorate the visit of the Angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary, to announce to her the Incarnation
A Feast of the Church held on March 25th, to commemorate the visit of the Angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary, to announce to her the Incarnation
Antependium
the name given to the covering hanging in front of the lectern, pulpit or altar, and being the color of the church season. the altar hanging is usually called the frontal.
the name given to the covering hanging in front of the lectern, pulpit or altar, and being the color of the church season. the altar hanging is usually called the frontal.
Ascension Day
A Feast observed with great solemnity forty days after Easter in commemoration of our Lord's Ascension into Heaven. It is also called Holy Thursday. St.
A Feast observed with great solemnity forty days after Easter in commemoration of our Lord's Ascension into Heaven. It is also called Holy Thursday. St.
Benediction
A Blessing, such as that given at the end of the Communion Office and in the Marriage Service. It is also the act of setting apart for sacred use that
A Blessing, such as that given at the end of the Communion Office and in the Marriage Service. It is also the act of setting apart for sacred use that
Betrothal
that portion of the marriage service in which the man and the woman join hands and give their troth (i.e., truth or promise of fidelity) each to the other. this is the marriage vow and is usually said at the foot of the chancel steps, the marriage proper (with the ring) taking place at the altar rail.
that portion of the marriage service in which the man and the woman join hands and give their troth (i.e., truth or promise of fidelity) each to the other. this is the marriage vow and is usually said at the foot of the chancel steps, the marriage proper (with the ring) taking place at the altar rail.
Black
one of the church colors; to be used only on good friday and at funerals. this usage applies to the stole as well as to the altar hangings. (see church colors).
one of the church colors; to be used only on good friday and at funerals. this usage applies to the stole as well as to the altar hangings. (see church colors).
Bowing
The late Canon Liddon, in one of his sermons, said, "The reverence of the soul is best secured when the body, its companion and instrument, is reverent
The late Canon Liddon, in one of his sermons, said, "The reverence of the soul is best secured when the body, its companion and instrument, is reverent
Cantoris
derived from cantor, meaning a singer, and is used to designate the north side of the choir, where the precentor sits. architecturally and ecclesiastically, the altar is always regarded as the east whether it is so in reality or not. north side, therefore, is the left of the altar as we face it.
derived from cantor, meaning a singer, and is used to designate the north side of the choir, where the precentor sits. architecturally and ecclesiastically, the altar is always regarded as the east whether it is so in reality or not. north side, therefore, is the left of the altar as we face it.
Christmas Day
Christmas is preeminently a Church Festival, and observed on December 25th. On this day the Church celebrates with joy, gladness and exultation the Nativity
Christmas is preeminently a Church Festival, and observed on December 25th. On this day the Church celebrates with joy, gladness and exultation the Nativity
Church Colors
Also called Liturgical colors. From the most ancient times it has been customary to deck the Church's Altar with hangings of rich material which vary
Also called Liturgical colors. From the most ancient times it has been customary to deck the Church's Altar with hangings of rich material which vary
Corporal
one of the pieces of altar linen. a napkin of fine linen to be spread on the altar, and upon which the sacred vessels are placed at the holy communion. when the altar breads are on the altar, the lower right hand corner of the corporal is turned back over them, except during the oblation and consecration.
one of the pieces of altar linen. a napkin of fine linen to be spread on the altar, and upon which the sacred vessels are placed at the holy communion. when the altar breads are on the altar, the lower right hand corner of the corporal is turned back over them, except during the oblation and consecration.
Credence
A table or shelf made of wood or stone placed at the side of the Sanctuary to hold the elements and vessels preparatory to consecration in the Holy Communion.
A table or shelf made of wood or stone placed at the side of the Sanctuary to hold the elements and vessels preparatory to consecration in the Holy Communion.
Creed
A name derived from the Latin word, credo, meaning I believe, and signifying the Belief. The Creed begins with the words "I believe," because each and
A name derived from the Latin word, credo, meaning I believe, and signifying the Belief. The Creed begins with the words "I believe," because each and
Cross, the
Among the ancients death by crucifixion was a very common mode of execution. Among the Romans, death on the cross was regarded as the most degraded death
Among the ancients death by crucifixion was a very common mode of execution. Among the Romans, death on the cross was regarded as the most degraded death
Deacon
One who has been ordained to the lowest order of the Ministry. The account of the institution of the order of Deacons is found in the Acts of the Apostles
One who has been ordained to the lowest order of the Ministry. The account of the institution of the order of Deacons is found in the Acts of the Apostles
Decani
a term used to designate the south side of the choir, (the right side as we face the altar) that being the side where the dean sits.
a term used to designate the south side of the choir, (the right side as we face the altar) that being the side where the dean sits.
Dominical Letter
Meaning Sunday Letter is one of the first seven letters of the alphabet used in the Calendar to mark the Sundays throughout the year. The first seven
Meaning Sunday Letter is one of the first seven letters of the alphabet used in the Calendar to mark the Sundays throughout the year. The first seven
