Bible Encyclopedias
Venia
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(favor) is an ancient term, signifying a monastic token of reverence, respect, or greeting, with which strangers and dignitaries were received on visiting the monastery.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Venia'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/v/venia.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.