Bible Encyclopedias
Congregation (3)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
is the ancient name for a chapter, used by St. Benedict. It designates some religious orders, and in the University of Oxford the assembly of all regent graduates, mainly for the purpose of granting degrees.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Congregation (3)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/congregation-3.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.