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Friday, April 19th, 2024
the Third Week after Easter
the Third Week after Easter
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Bible Dictionaries
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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Altar Rail
the railing enclosing the sanctuary in which the altar stands, and at which the communicants kneel in receiving the holy communion, is called, in the institution office the altar rail. supposed to have been first introduced by archbishop laud as a protection of the altar against the lawlessness and irreverence of the puritans.
the railing enclosing the sanctuary in which the altar stands, and at which the communicants kneel in receiving the holy communion, is called, in the institution office the altar rail. supposed to have been first introduced by archbishop laud as a protection of the altar against the lawlessness and irreverence of the puritans.
Cathedral
The word "cathedral," derived from the Greek word cathedra, meaning a seat, is the name given to the Church where the Bishop's seat or throne is. As such,
The word "cathedral," derived from the Greek word cathedra, meaning a seat, is the name given to the Church where the Bishop's seat or throne is. As such,
Consecration, Prayer of
That portion of the Communion office beginning with the words, "All glory be to Thee, Almighty God," etc., and by which the Bread and the Wine become
That portion of the Communion office beginning with the words, "All glory be to Thee, Almighty God," etc., and by which the Bread and the Wine become
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
Episcopacy
The name given to that form of Church government in which Bishops are the Chief Pastors with Priests and Deacons under them. The word is derived from
The name given to that form of Church government in which Bishops are the Chief Pastors with Priests and Deacons under them. The word is derived from
General Theological Seminary
An institution of learning for the education of men for the Sacred Ministry, established by the General Convention of the American Church, May 27th, 1817,
An institution of learning for the education of men for the Sacred Ministry, established by the General Convention of the American Church, May 27th, 1817,
Good Friday
The Last Friday in Lent on which we commemorate the Death of our Lord. It is called Good Friday from the blessed results of our Saviour's sufferings,
The Last Friday in Lent on which we commemorate the Death of our Lord. It is called Good Friday from the blessed results of our Saviour's sufferings,
Holy Communion
One of the two great Sacraments ordained by Christ and generally (i.e., always) necessary to salvation; this being the Sacrament of the Lord's Body and
One of the two great Sacraments ordained by Christ and generally (i.e., always) necessary to salvation; this being the Sacrament of the Lord's Body and
Holy Week
The last week in Lent is so called and among the ancients was known also as "The Great Week," because of the important events in the last week in our
The last week in Lent is so called and among the ancients was known also as "The Great Week," because of the important events in the last week in our
Incumbent
a term peculiar to the english church but frequently used in this country to designate the rector of a parish. the word means one who holds or is in possession of any office; it occurs in the institution office.
a term peculiar to the english church but frequently used in this country to designate the rector of a parish. the word means one who holds or is in possession of any office; it occurs in the institution office.
Infant Baptism
If the Church were simply a voluntary society founded on the Bible, as is commonly supposed, there would be no special reason why Infants should be baptized,
If the Church were simply a voluntary society founded on the Bible, as is commonly supposed, there would be no special reason why Infants should be baptized,
Invocation, the
The words, "In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost," used before sermons, is so called; to which the people respond "Amen."
The words, "In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost," used before sermons, is so called; to which the people respond "Amen."
Keys of the Church
To the Rector belongs the control of the keys of the Church building, and this because he alone can determine what services shall be held in it. If he
To the Rector belongs the control of the keys of the Church building, and this because he alone can determine what services shall be held in it. If he
Kingdom of God
The New Testament name for the Church. St. Matthew uses the phrase, "kingdom of heaven," while the other Evangelists employ the term, "kingdom of God,"
The New Testament name for the Church. St. Matthew uses the phrase, "kingdom of heaven," while the other Evangelists employ the term, "kingdom of God,"
Liturgy
The word "Liturgy" is derived from the Greek leitourgia, meaning a public work or duty, whether civil or religious. It then became generally used with
The word "Liturgy" is derived from the Greek leitourgia, meaning a public work or duty, whether civil or religious. It then became generally used with
Lord's Supper, the
(See HOLY COMMUNION.) In regard to the use of the words "Lord's Supper" as a name for the Holy Communion, we reproduce the following from The Annotated
(See HOLY COMMUNION.) In regard to the use of the words "Lord's Supper" as a name for the Holy Communion, we reproduce the following from The Annotated
Lord's Table, the
A Prayer Book name for the ALTAR (which see). In Scriptural usage the words "Altar" and "Table" are synonymous, that is, they are different names for
A Prayer Book name for the ALTAR (which see). In Scriptural usage the words "Altar" and "Table" are synonymous, that is, they are different names for
Marriage
The sad prevalence of divorce in the United States might not have come to pass if people had clear ideas of what Marriage really is. Marriage is a great
The sad prevalence of divorce in the United States might not have come to pass if people had clear ideas of what Marriage really is. Marriage is a great
Pastor
A Latin word meaning Shepherd. Christ having called Himself the Good Shepherd, or Good Pastor, the name has been assumed for His Ministers. They bear
A Latin word meaning Shepherd. Christ having called Himself the Good Shepherd, or Good Pastor, the name has been assumed for His Ministers. They bear
Quadrilateral
The name commonly given to the summary of the declaration of the House of Bishops made in the General Convention held at Chicago in 1886, concerning the
The name commonly given to the summary of the declaration of the House of Bishops made in the General Convention held at Chicago in 1886, concerning the
