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Sunday, January 26th, 2025
the Third Sunday after Epiphany
the Third Sunday after Epiphany
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Altar-Ledge
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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a step or ledge behind an altar on which the ornamenta, i.e. the cross, candlesticks, and flower-vases, are placed. Behind some altars there are more than one step, especially in those of Roman Catholic churches, from which benediction with the blessed sacrament is given.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Altar-Ledge'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/altar-ledge.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Altar-Ledge'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/altar-ledge.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
