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Holy Night

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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The night before Holy Day, is the first Sunday in Lent. "By Theodulph's Chapters, the previous week was employed in shriving penitents." Walcott, Sacred Archaeology, p. 313.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Holy Night'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​h/holy-night.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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