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Sunday, April 28th, 2024
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the Fifth Sunday after Easter
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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
American Church, the
The name, and one that is growing in popularity, that is generally given to the body legally known as "The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
The name, and one that is growing in popularity, that is generally given to the body legally known as "The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States
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
Benedicite
The Benedicite is taken from the Apocryphal Book of "The Song of the Three Children" and has been used from very ancient times as a hymn in Christian
The Benedicite is taken from the Apocryphal Book of "The Song of the Three Children" and has been used from very ancient times as a hymn in Christian
Bishop
The highest of the three Orders of the Sacred Ministry (Bishops, Priests and Deacons). It is derived from the Greek word Episcopos, the transition being,
The highest of the three Orders of the Sacred Ministry (Bishops, Priests and Deacons). It is derived from the Greek word Episcopos, the transition being,
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).
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,
Board of Missions
the legislative branch of the domestic and foreign missionary society (which see) and which holds its sessions during the general convention.
the legislative branch of the domestic and foreign missionary society (which see) and which holds its sessions during the general convention.
Board of Missions (2)
composed of all the bishops of the church in the united states and the members for the time being of the house of deputies of the general convention (including the delegates from the missionary jurisdictions), the members of the board of managers and the secretary and treasurer of the board.
composed of all the bishops of the church in the united states and the members for the time being of the house of deputies of the general convention (including the delegates from the missionary jurisdictions), the members of the board of managers and the secretary and treasurer of the board.
Burial
The Burial Office set forth in the Prayer Book is intended for the Church's own people, and therefore it cannot be used over an unbaptized adult, because
The Burial Office set forth in the Prayer Book is intended for the Church's own people, and therefore it cannot be used over an unbaptized adult, because
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
Catechism
A short instruction set forth in the Prayer Book, "to be learned by every person before he be brought to be confirmed by the Bishop." The word "catechism"
A short instruction set forth in the Prayer Book, "to be learned by every person before he be brought to be confirmed by the Bishop." The word "catechism"
Catholic
The word "Catholic" was very early adopted as descriptive of the Church founded by our Lord and His Apostles. It means universal, or embracing all. In
The word "Catholic" was very early adopted as descriptive of the Church founded by our Lord and His Apostles. It means universal, or embracing all. In
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 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
Church Congress
An organization of the Clergy and Laity in the American Church having for its object the general discussion of living questions of the day and the application
An organization of the Clergy and Laity in the American Church having for its object the general discussion of living questions of the day and the application
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
Collect
The name given to the prayers set forth in the Prayer Book and especially to the short prayers used in connection with Epistles and Gospels. The origin
The name given to the prayers set forth in the Prayer Book and especially to the short prayers used in connection with Epistles and Gospels. The origin
