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the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Barashnom

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Persian mythology, is the greatest ceremony of purification. A holy priest well instructed in the divine service washed the penitent in a sacred spot. The latter thereupon remained first three, then nine, days in a specially selected and secluded place, still continuing his purifications.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Barashnom'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/barashnom.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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