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Lucifugae

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

or LUCIFUGAX NATIO, Light-haters; a serm of reproach given to the early Christians, because in times of persecution they frequently held their assemblies at night, or before the break of day.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Lucifugae'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​l/lucifugae.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.