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Bible Dictionaries
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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Almanac, Church
An annual publication setting forth the dates and times of the Holy Days and Seasons of the Church's year, with the table of Lessons, directions concerning
An annual publication setting forth the dates and times of the Holy Days and Seasons of the Church's year, with the table of Lessons, directions concerning
Altar Cross
The cross surmounting the Altar, made usually of polished brass or of some precious metal. The Altar Cross is handed down to us from the Primitive Church,
The cross surmounting the Altar, made usually of polished brass or of some precious metal. The Altar Cross is handed down to us from the Primitive Church,
Altar Lights
Two candles in candlesticks placed on the retable of the Altar and lighted at the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; frequently called Eucharistic Lights.
Two candles in candlesticks placed on the retable of the Altar and lighted at the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; frequently called Eucharistic Lights.
Andrew, Feast of Saint
A Holy Day of the Church observed on November 30, and is of very ancient date. It is known to have been observed since A.D. 360. St. Andrew was of Bethsaida
A Holy Day of the Church observed on November 30, and is of very ancient date. It is known to have been observed since A.D. 360. St. Andrew was of Bethsaida
Anglican Church, the
The name given to the Church of England as being the Church of the Anglo-Saxon race. The Church was introduced into Britain as early as A.D. 61, probably
The name given to the Church of England as being the Church of the Anglo-Saxon race. The Church was introduced into Britain as early as A.D. 61, probably
Anglican Communion, the
The term used to designate the churches that are in communion with the Church of England and hold the same Faith, Order and Worship. Under this term are
The term used to designate the churches that are in communion with the Church of England and hold the same Faith, Order and Worship. Under this term are
Archdeacon
A term introduced from the Church of England and applied to a Priest who presides over an Archdeaconry or Convocation; or to one who is the General Missionary
A term introduced from the Church of England and applied to a Priest who presides over an Archdeaconry or Convocation; or to one who is the General Missionary
Banns of Marriage
The word "Bann" is derived from the Saxon word bannen, meaning, to proclaim. The term "Banns of Marriage," means, therefore, the publication of intended
The word "Bann" is derived from the Saxon word bannen, meaning, to proclaim. The term "Banns of Marriage," means, therefore, the publication of intended
Bible, the English
The English Version of the Bible as we now have it, commonly called the "Authorized Version" was set forth A. D. 1611. It was the work of many hands and
The English Version of the Bible as we now have it, commonly called the "Authorized Version" was set forth A. D. 1611. It was the work of many hands and
Bishop's Visitation
Title I, Canon 19, Sec. X of the general canons of the American Church provides that, "Every Bishop in this Church shall visit the Churches within his
Title I, Canon 19, Sec. X of the general canons of the American Church provides that, "Every Bishop in this Church shall visit the Churches within his
Bishop, Election of
The provisions made by the general canons of the American Church for the election of a Bishop are as follows: The Bishop of a Diocese is elected by the
The provisions made by the general canons of the American Church for the election of a Bishop are as follows: The Bishop of a Diocese is elected by the
Board of Managers
the executive committee which has charge of the general missions of the american church, and which, when the board of missions is not in session, exercises all the corporate powers of the domestic and foreign missionary society (which see).
the executive committee which has charge of the general missions of the american church, and which, when the board of missions is not in session, exercises all the corporate powers of the domestic and foreign missionary society (which see).
Canon
A Greek word meaning rule, and in the usage of the Church has various applications, as follows: 1. THE CANON OF SCRIPTURE means those books of Scripture
A Greek word meaning rule, and in the usage of the Church has various applications, as follows: 1. THE CANON OF SCRIPTURE means those books of Scripture
Canonical Residence
by this is meant that every clergyman of the american church is connected with some one or other of the various dioceses, and is always under some bishop. his canonical residence begins with his ordination, or from the bishop's acceptance of his letter of transfer from one diocese to another. (see dimissory letter).
by this is meant that every clergyman of the american church is connected with some one or other of the various dioceses, and is always under some bishop. his canonical residence begins with his ordination, or from the bishop's acceptance of his letter of transfer from one diocese to another. (see dimissory letter).
Christian Unity
(see unity, church).
(see unity, church).
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
The word used in Holy Scripture for Church is ecclesia, from the Greek word ek-kaleo, meaning to call out. An ecclesia, therefore, is a body called out.
The word used in Holy Scripture for Church is ecclesia, from the Greek word ek-kaleo, meaning to call out. An ecclesia, therefore, is a body called out.
Church Building Fund
A very important and helpful organization exists in the American Church known as "The American Church Building Fund Commission." It was established October
A very important and helpful organization exists in the American Church known as "The American Church Building Fund Commission." It was established October
Church Catholic, the
The kingdom of Christ, partly visible here on earth, partly invisible behind the veil. The Church Catholic embraces three great divisions: I. THE CHURCH
The kingdom of Christ, partly visible here on earth, partly invisible behind the veil. The Church Catholic embraces three great divisions: I. THE CHURCH
Church Chronology
Under this head may be given certain dates and events which may be regarded as "Turning Points" in the history of the Christian Church: EVENT. DATE. Day
Under this head may be given certain dates and events which may be regarded as "Turning Points" in the history of the Christian Church: EVENT. DATE. Day
