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Masters of the Church

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Mastiaux, Caspar Anton von
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a name given (1) to the learned clergy who sat as advisers of the bishops in synods; (2) also to the residentiaries in a minister, as master of the lady chapel, being its keeper; master of the choristers, master of the common hall, califactory, or parlor; master of converts, the superintendent of lay- brothers; the master of the novices, always an elderly monk; master of the song-school; master of the shrine, masters of the order or custodes, the great officers of the monastery.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Masters of the Church'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​m/masters-of-the-church.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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