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Friday, April 19th, 2024
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Bible Dictionaries
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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Ablutions
A term used to designate the ceremonial washing of the sacred vessels after Holy Communion, with wine and water which are reverently consumed by the Priest.
A term used to designate the ceremonial washing of the sacred vessels after Holy Communion, with wine and water which are reverently consumed by the Priest.
Absolution
The forgiveness of sins on earth by the Son of Man through His agents, the Bishops and Priests of the Church. Their commission is embodied in the words
The forgiveness of sins on earth by the Son of Man through His agents, the Bishops and Priests of the Church. Their commission is embodied in the words
Abstinence
The Church makes a distinction between abstinence and fasting. Abstinence is the reduction of food for the sake of self-discipline, while fasting is going
The Church makes a distinction between abstinence and fasting. Abstinence is the reduction of food for the sake of self-discipline, while fasting is going
Adult Baptism
The rule of the Church is Infant Baptism. She brings children even in their tenderest years within her Fold and there trains them up "in the nurture and
The rule of the Church is Infant Baptism. She brings children even in their tenderest years within her Fold and there trains them up "in the nurture and
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
Advent Sunday
A name to be found in the Prayer Book for the First Sunday in Advent. It is commonly regarded as the first day of the Church Year, and as such the Christian's
A name to be found in the Prayer Book for the First Sunday in Advent. It is commonly regarded as the first day of the Church Year, and as such the Christian's
Aisle
this term is often wrongly applied to the alleys or passageways between the pews of a church. aisle, properly speaking, is an architectural term given to the side or wing of a church or cathedral separated from the nave by rows of pillars and arches. the word is derived from the latin ala, meaning a wing.
this term is often wrongly applied to the alleys or passageways between the pews of a church. aisle, properly speaking, is an architectural term given to the side or wing of a church or cathedral separated from the nave by rows of pillars and arches. the word is derived from the latin ala, meaning a wing.
All Saints' Day
A Feast held on November 1, in commemoration of all saints of the Church who are not commemorated on other days. This Festival is very dear to the hearts
A Feast held on November 1, in commemoration of all saints of the Church who are not commemorated on other days. This Festival is very dear to the hearts
Alpha and Omega
the first and last letters of the greek alphabet. they are used of our lord to set forth his eternal and divine nature, as in revelation i:ii, "i am alpha and omega, the first and the last." in their greek form these letters are used in the symbolism and decoration of the church, either separately or as a monogram.
the first and last letters of the greek alphabet. they are used of our lord to set forth his eternal and divine nature, as in revelation i:ii, "i am alpha and omega, the first and the last." in their greek form these letters are used in the symbolism and decoration of the church, either separately or as a monogram.
Altar
The Holy Table, of wood or stone, on which the Sacrament of the Lord's Body and Blood is offered to God as a "Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving." "Altar"
The Holy Table, of wood or stone, on which the Sacrament of the Lord's Body and Blood is offered to God as a "Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving." "Altar"
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.
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.
Amen
A Hebrew word meaning "so be it," or "so it is," as it is used at the end of prayers, hymns or Creed. It signifies approval of, or assent to, what has
A Hebrew word meaning "so be it," or "so it is," as it is used at the end of prayers, hymns or Creed. It signifies approval of, or assent to, what has
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
Angels
(see holy angels.) it is also to be noted that the term "angels" is used in the new testament for the bishops of the church, as in the epistles to the seven churches of asia (rev. 2 and 3) which are addressed, "unto the angel of the church of———", i.e., the bishop.
(see holy angels.) it is also to be noted that the term "angels" is used in the new testament for the bishops of the church, as in the epistles to the seven churches of asia (rev. 2 and 3) which are addressed, "unto the angel of the church of———", i.e., the bishop.
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
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
Anointing the Sick
The anointing of the sick with oil as recommended in St. James 5:14 and 15, has generally prevailed in the Universal Church and came to be called "Extreme
The anointing of the sick with oil as recommended in St. James 5:14 and 15, has generally prevailed in the Universal Church and came to be called "Extreme
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.
