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Competentes (2)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(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.