Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
a title of the Romish cardinals, first given to them by Urban VIII, to endow them with a rank equal to that of the spiritual princes of Europe, and of the grand masters of the knights of St. John and of Malta. (See CARDINALS).
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Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Eminence'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/e/eminence.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.