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Commemoration of the Departed
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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is the solemn remembrance of the faithful in Christ who have passed from hence with the sign of faith, and now rest in the sleep of peace. A prayer substantially containing such a commemoration is found in every ancient liturgy. Prayer for the dead has been pronounced legal by the highest ecclesiastical court in England, but is a relic of Romanism..
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Commemoration of the Departed'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/commemoration-of-the-departed.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Commemoration of the Departed'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/commemoration-of-the-departed.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
