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the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
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Decani
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(or Deans), an order of men instituted in the 9th century, to assist the bishops in the inspection of their dioceses. Seven of the most enlightened men of the congregation were appointed, under the name of decani, to take charge of the rest. (See DEAN).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Decani'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/d/decani.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Decani'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/d/decani.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
