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Hieromancy
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(from ἱερός, sacred, and μαντεία, divination), a species of divination among the ancient Greeks and Romans, which consisted in predicting future events by observing the various appearances which presented themselves in the act of offering sacrifices. (See DIVINATION).
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ierom
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i (from ἱερός sacred, and μοναχός, a monk), monks of the Russo-Greek Church (q.v.), who are priests. They are considered sacred monks, and never officiate except on solemn festival occasions.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Hieromancy'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/h/hieromancy.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Hieromancy'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/h/hieromancy.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
