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Staurogathana

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Σταυρογάθανα ), a Greek term for the crosses made of red and white ribbons which are attached for eight days to the dress of the newly baptized.

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