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Bible Encyclopedias
Provincial

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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The local superior of the monasteries (abbot, guardian, prior, etc.) stands under the supervision of the district superiors, or definitors; these are subordinated to the superiors of the province, or provincials, who are themselves under the direction of the general of the order, the head of the whole community.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Provincial'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/provincial.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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