Lectionary Calendar
Friday, January 31st, 2025
the Third Week after Epiphany
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Encyclopedias
Serge

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Serestus
Next Entry
Sergeant
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

(Lat. cereus, a wax taper). Those in a low basin were called mortars, and burned during matins at the choir door. Lyndwood says that in very many churches the two (i.e. on the altar) were furnished by the curate.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Serge'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/serge.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile