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Stantes Laici

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a name given, in the early Church, to the laity who remained faithful to their vows. They helped to form the councils held to treat of the case of those who had lapsed into idolatry (Cyprian, Epist. 31). See Coleman, Ancient Christianity, p. 484.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Stantes Laici'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/stantes-laici.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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