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Common of Saints

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a festal service in honor of a particular kind or class of saints, e.g. a martyr, a virgin, or confessor; suitable, consequently, for any festival commemorating one of the class in which the name of the saint commemorated is introduced in the collect and at the other appointed places.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Common of Saints'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/common-of-saints.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.