Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
the Fifth Week after Easter
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Bible Dictionaries
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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Board of Managers (2)
Comprises the Presiding Bishop, fifteen other Bishops, fifteen Presbyters and fifteen Laymen selected from the Missionary Council. The Board of Managers,
Comprises the Presiding Bishop, fifteen other Bishops, fifteen Presbyters and fifteen Laymen selected from the Missionary Council. The Board of Managers,
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 Missions House
This is a name that ought to be familiar to every American Churchman. It is the name given to the handsome building which is the headquarters of "The
This is a name that ought to be familiar to every American Churchman. It is the name given to the handsome building which is the headquarters of "The
Confirmation
An ordinance of the Church, sacramental in character and grace conferring. It is administered to those who have been baptized and is effected by prayer
An ordinance of the Church, sacramental in character and grace conferring. It is administered to those who have been baptized and is effected by prayer
Epiphany, the
A Feast of the Church observed on January 6th to commemorate the Manifestation of Christ by the leading of a star. Occurring twelve days after Christmas,
A Feast of the Church observed on January 6th to commemorate the Manifestation of Christ by the leading of a star. Occurring twelve days after Christmas,
Expectation Week
the week preceding whitsun day is so called. (see expectation sunday.)
the week preceding whitsun day is so called. (see expectation sunday.)
General Confession, the
The form of words used by both Minister and People in humbly acknowledging their sins before God in preparation for the true worship of His Name about
The form of words used by both Minister and People in humbly acknowledging their sins before God in preparation for the true worship of His Name about
Gospels, the
The four canonical records of the Life of our Lord written by St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke and St. John. The first three are called the "Synoptic Gospels,"
The four canonical records of the Life of our Lord written by St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke and St. John. The first three are called the "Synoptic Gospels,"
Growth of the Church
The course of the Episcopal Church in the United States has been characterized by a very remarkable growth—a growth that has attracted the attention
The course of the Episcopal Church in the United States has been characterized by a very remarkable growth—a growth that has attracted the attention
Hymns
The first hymn mentioned in the annals of Christianity was that sung by the angels at the Birth of our Lord, from which we have the Gloria in Excelsis,
The first hymn mentioned in the annals of Christianity was that sung by the angels at the Birth of our Lord, from which we have the Gloria in Excelsis,
John Baptist, Saint
The forerunner of our Lord who was sent to prepare the way for His coming. He was miraculously born of Zacharias and Elizabeth, both being "old and well-stricken
The forerunner of our Lord who was sent to prepare the way for His coming. He was miraculously born of Zacharias and Elizabeth, both being "old and well-stricken
Lambeth Conference
The name given to the assemblage of the Bishops of the Anglican Communion on the invitation of the Bishop of Canterbury, and held in Lambeth Palace. The
The name given to the assemblage of the Bishops of the Anglican Communion on the invitation of the Bishop of Canterbury, and held in Lambeth Palace. The
Lent, Sundays in
As stated in the preceding article the Lenten fast does not include all the days between Ash Wednesday and Easter, for the Sundays are so many days above
As stated in the preceding article the Lenten fast does not include all the days between Ash Wednesday and Easter, for the Sundays are so many days above
Lord's Day
The first day of the week is not the Sabbath, but the Lord's Day, and as such has been observed since the Resurrection of our Lord, of which it is the
The first day of the week is not the Sabbath, but the Lord's Day, and as such has been observed since the Resurrection of our Lord, of which it is the
Mid Lent Sunday
(see fourth sunday in lent.)
(see fourth sunday in lent.)
Missal
In the early ages of the Church the Office of the Holy Communion was contained in several separate volumes, one for the Epistles, one for the Gospels,
In the early ages of the Church the Office of the Holy Communion was contained in several separate volumes, one for the Epistles, one for the Gospels,
Mothering Sunday
A popular name used in England for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. It is supposed to have derived this name from the Epistle for the Day in which occur the
A popular name used in England for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. It is supposed to have derived this name from the Epistle for the Day in which occur the
Occurrence of Holy Days
The coincidence of two or more Holy Days falling on the same date. When this happens, the question arises which is to be observed, which takes precedence.
The coincidence of two or more Holy Days falling on the same date. When this happens, the question arises which is to be observed, which takes precedence.
Ordain, Ordination
The act of setting apart to the Sacred Ministry and whereby the grace of Orders is conferred. The right or power to ordain belongs solely to the Bishop
The act of setting apart to the Sacred Ministry and whereby the grace of Orders is conferred. The right or power to ordain belongs solely to the Bishop
Refreshment Sunday
The Fourth Sunday in Lent is so called from the Gospel for the day, which relates the feeding of the five thousand by our Lord in the wilderness. As the
The Fourth Sunday in Lent is so called from the Gospel for the day, which relates the feeding of the five thousand by our Lord in the wilderness. As the
