Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024
the Third Week after Easter
the Third Week after Easter
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Bible Dictionaries
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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Apocrypha
This is the name given to certain books generally bound with the Old and New Testament Scriptures which the Sixth Article of Religion describes as "The
This is the name given to certain books generally bound with the Old and New Testament Scriptures which the Sixth Article of Religion describes as "The
Barnabas, Feast of Saint
A Holy Day of the Church observed on June 11th. St. Barnabas was born at Cyprus, but was a Jew of the tribe of Levi. His original name was Joses, but
A Holy Day of the Church observed on June 11th. St. Barnabas was born at Cyprus, but was a Jew of the tribe of Levi. His original name was Joses, but
Bible, the English
The English Version of the Bible as we now have it, commonly called the "Authorized Version" was set forth A. D. 1611. It was the work of many hands and
The English Version of the Bible as we now have it, commonly called the "Authorized Version" was set forth A. D. 1611. It was the work of many hands and
Dedication, Feast of
The annual commemoration of the consecration of a Church building is so called. From ancient authors we learn that when Christianity became prosperous
The annual commemoration of the consecration of a Church building is so called. From ancient authors we learn that when Christianity became prosperous
Eagle
The figure of an eagle is often used in the Church as an emblem to symbolize the flight of the Gospel message over the world. To this end the lectern
The figure of an eagle is often used in the Church as an emblem to symbolize the flight of the Gospel message over the world. To this end the lectern
Faith
"Divine, or as it is called, Catholic Faith is a gift of God and a light of the soul; illuminated by which, a man assents fully and unreservedly to all
"Divine, or as it is called, Catholic Faith is a gift of God and a light of the soul; illuminated by which, a man assents fully and unreservedly to all
Fathers, the
The name used to designate the ancient writers of the Church. Their writings are of the greatest value as bearing witness to the N. T. Scriptures and
The name used to designate the ancient writers of the Church. Their writings are of the greatest value as bearing witness to the N. T. Scriptures and
Gehenna
In the original Greek of the New Testament Scriptures there are two words unfortunately translated by our one English word "Hell." The first of these
In the original Greek of the New Testament Scriptures there are two words unfortunately translated by our one English word "Hell." The first of these
Gospel
The word "Gospel" is derived from the Anglo-Saxon Godspell, signifying "good news"; founded originally on certain words used by the angel in announcing
The word "Gospel" is derived from the Anglo-Saxon Godspell, signifying "good news"; founded originally on certain words used by the angel in announcing
Intone
To recite or chant on one note with inflections of the voice at stated places, according to certain rules. The Minister intones the prayers, Epistle,
To recite or chant on one note with inflections of the voice at stated places, according to certain rules. The Minister intones the prayers, Epistle,
Lectionary
The Tables to be found in the Prayer Book setting forth the portions of Scripture to be read daily in Public Worship throughout the year, also the Proper
The Tables to be found in the Prayer Book setting forth the portions of Scripture to be read daily in Public Worship throughout the year, also the Proper
Lessons, the
The word "Lesson" is derived from the Latin lectio, meaning a reading, and signifies a portion of Scripture appointed to be read during Divine service;
The word "Lesson" is derived from the Latin lectio, meaning a reading, and signifies a portion of Scripture appointed to be read during Divine service;
Morning Prayer
The name given to the Church's Daily Office of prayer offered in the morning. In the first Prayer Book of 1549 both the Morning Service and that for evening
The name given to the Church's Daily Office of prayer offered in the morning. In the first Prayer Book of 1549 both the Morning Service and that for evening
New Birth
the name which the new testament scriptures, and the church for nearly two thousand years have given to holy baptism, which is the laver of regeneration, the new and spiritual birth. (see baptism, holy; also regeneration.)
the name which the new testament scriptures, and the church for nearly two thousand years have given to holy baptism, which is the laver of regeneration, the new and spiritual birth. (see baptism, holy; also regeneration.)
Prayer Book, the
The title of our manual of devotions is "The Book of Common Prayer." It is called Common Prayer, because it is to be used by the Congregation in Public
The title of our manual of devotions is "The Book of Common Prayer." It is called Common Prayer, because it is to be used by the Congregation in Public
Proper Psalms
Certain great days of the Church are so important in the truths they set forth, the Church hath thought good to order that all Holy Scriptures that can
Certain great days of the Church are so important in the truths they set forth, the Church hath thought good to order that all Holy Scriptures that can
Psalter, the
The name given to the Book of Psalms as set forth in the Prayer-book for use in Public Worship. The Psalms were originally set forth to be sung, not said,
The name given to the Book of Psalms as set forth in the Prayer-book for use in Public Worship. The Psalms were originally set forth to be sung, not said,
Quadrilateral
The name commonly given to the summary of the declaration of the House of Bishops made in the General Convention held at Chicago in 1886, concerning the
The name commonly given to the summary of the declaration of the House of Bishops made in the General Convention held at Chicago in 1886, concerning the
Reproaches, the
In the ancient observance of Good Friday there was used a service called "The Reproaches." This consisted of certain striking passages read from Micah
In the ancient observance of Good Friday there was used a service called "The Reproaches." This consisted of certain striking passages read from Micah
Schism
Derived from a Greek word, meaning fissure, or rent, and may be defined as a rending of the Body of Christ, His Church on earth, and making divisions
Derived from a Greek word, meaning fissure, or rent, and may be defined as a rending of the Body of Christ, His Church on earth, and making divisions
