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Dominica Gaudii

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(the Lord's day of joy), a name given by some of the ancient Christian writers to Easter Sunday. The Roman emperors were accustomed on that day, as a token of joy, to grant a release to all prisoners except those guilty of great crimes.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Dominica Gaudii'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​d/dominica-gaudii.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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