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Apostolic, Preacher
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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A dignitary of the pontifical household whose duty it is to preach to the assembled papal court four times during Advent, and weekly during Lent. It was established as a permanent office by Pope Paul IV in 1555, and conferred on the Capuchin Order by Pope Benedict XIV in 1753.
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Entry for 'Apostolic, Preacher'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/a/apostolic-preacher.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Apostolic, Preacher'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/a/apostolic-preacher.html. 1910.
