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Thursday, September 21st, 2023
the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
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Supplicatio
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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a solemn thanksgiving or supplication to the gods among the ancient Romans, on which occasion the temples were thrown open, and the statues of the gods carried on couches through the public streets that they might receive the prayers of the people. A supplicatio was appointed by the senate when a victory had been gained, or in times of public danger and distress.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Supplicatio'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/supplicatio.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Supplicatio'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/supplicatio.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
