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Cheirothesia

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(from χείρ , the hand, and τίθημι, to put, or place) is a word used in the Greek New Test. to indicate ordination, or. the laying- on of hands. Episcopalians attach great importance to the cheirothesia in the ordination of office-bearers. (See ORDINATION).

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