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Competentes (2)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(i.e., seekers of the grace of Christ) was an advanced class of candidates for baptism, who had received adequate instruction. They acquired this name on Palm-Sunday, when the Creed was delivered to them; on the second Sunday following the Lord's Prayer was explained in their hearing.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Competentes (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/competentes-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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