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Novojentzi

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is the name of a sect of dissenters from the Russo-Greek Church (q.v.) who are strongly in favor of marriage, in opposition to those who prefer a life of celibacy. See Platon, Hist. Russian Ch. (Index).

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